Actions Panel
Common Ground- Addressing Zoning/Land Use disagreements (VT Charlotte Lib)
Equal numbers of constituents on either side of an issue engage the topic to find joint, and unanimously held Points of Agreements.
When and where
Date and time
Sunday, March 19 · 1:30 - 5:30pm EDT
Location
Charlotte Library 115 Ferry Road Charlotte, VT 05445
Refund Policy
About this event
Note: This event is to be attended in person.
Join us for an in-person Common Ground Workshop on addressing contentious Zoning/Land Use issues around Charlotte, VT.
The Braver Angels Common Ground Workshop brings together equal numbers of participants on either side of an issue (4-8 of each) - for a deep dive into a problem, such as addressing climate change, electoral reform or abortion. Together participants talk about their connection to the issue and their opinion on solutions. By the end of the 5 hour event they have come up with jointly and unanimously held Points of Agreements on values, concerns and policies.
The Common Ground workshop is an out-growth of Braver Angels signature Red-Blue workshop and allows participants to delve deeper into a single issue. Points of Agreement can be fleshed out at future group meetings, and when possible lead to joint actions such as op-eds, joint speaking and meetings with legislators.
Goals:
- To delve into a single issue where citizens differ, and learn how each other sees the problem
- To delineate areas of common ground and points of agreement
- To learn something that might be helpful to others in our community and the nation.
Logistics:
There are two ways to join a Common Ground Workshop:
- Participant: A participant will engage in small- and large-group discussions with individuals of both the same and different political persuasions. Participants must identify as being firmly on one side of the issue or another: 4 to 8 people on each side.
- Observer/Alternate: An observer/alternate will not participate in the discussions directly but will have the opportunity to watch and listen. Observers/Alternates should be ready to step in and participate as a replacement (for their side) in the event of participant cancellations.
Who can come? Anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of, and connection with, people whose political beliefs differ from their own. You should honestly be able to answer "yes" to the following question:
“Are you willing to listen to the other side, and are you willing to speak to the other side with respect?”
Everyone who signs up will receive a phone call or email from an organizer. Organizers reserve the right to switch people between Participant and Observer/Alternate status depending on the needs of the workshop.
Questions? Contact Lincoln Earle-Centers at learle-centers@braverangels.org
This workshop is a free event brought to you by Braver Angels as part of our mission to depolarize America. Braver Angels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We invite you to consider a gift to Braver Angels; all donations are tax deductible. Your support will allow us to offer more workshops and debates with the ultimate goal of uniting America.