Metro's new Public Engagement Guide
The guidance in the Public Engagement Guide is for Metro staff, the Metro Council, partners and the public.
This core guide features three main sections and an appendix with additional information and resources for users of the guide. Some supplemental appendices are still under development and are expected to be completed in fall 2024.
Read the new Public Engagement Guide
Many voices, better choices
As a regional government, Metro’s work impacts parks and nature, land use, transportation, housing, waste and recycling, and arts and culture events through its venues.
People make this work possible, from the residents that share their voice, the people who visit our venues, the community partners we collaborate with, the community leaders that advocate for change, and the many hands working to bring excellent services across Metro’s departments. It is truly a group effort.
Each department at Metro provides unique services and they serve residents, businesses and visitors in different ways, including:
- community partnerships
- community advisory committees
- grants and sponsorships
- opportunities to weigh in on Metro Council decisions
- education programs
- customer support at Metro facilities, venues or parks.
Updating the Public Engagement Guide
Metro has recently updated its Public Engagement Guide for the first time since 2013. Created with input from future users like community members, jurisdictional partners, the Metro Council, the Public Engagement Review Committee and Metro staff, the new guide was adopted by the Metro Council in February 2024. The core guide includes three main sections and an appendix with various resources for both the public and Metro staff.
The guide will ensure:
- people have accessible information and meaningful opportunities to participate in programs, services and decision-making at Metro
- Metro creates welcoming spaces that encourage civic leadership and connection through community-led activities and building capacity for ongoing engagement
- the Metro Council makes decisions that are well-informed and responsive to the needs and perspectives of the diverse communities of greater Portland.