Transparency and Trust: The Benefits of Demystifying Your Work for the Public
Presentation Category
07 MANAGING PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
General Session Description
Learn how an office that did not champion government communication and public outreach transformed into a true advocate for engaging the public. We will explain how the changes helped gain the trust of our community, improve access to assessment appeals, and generated surprising results for appeal rates along with positive impact on office morale and employee sense of purpose.
Audience Expertise
Introductory (Assumes the participant has little or no knowledge of the areas covered.)
Location
Macleod E1
Start Date
10-16-2026 2:45 PM
End Date
10-16-2026 3:45 PM
Moderator
Emma Vandeveer, CKA, Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator's Office
Transparency and Trust: The Benefits of Demystifying Your Work for the Public
Macleod E1
Learn how an office that did not champion government communication and public outreach transformed into a true advocate for engaging the public. We will explain how the changes helped gain the trust of our community, improve access to assessment appeals, and generated surprising results for appeal rates along with positive impact on office morale and employee sense of purpose.