Public Administrators and the Media

Locate a current events or news article via the Internet, detailing a public agency's attempt to ensure public involvement. Examples could include the purchase of a large-scale item or real property, the hiring of additional officers, the building of new police station, or the purchase of tasers for all officers.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper which includes the following:

• Describe the issue.
• What attempts by the agency were made to incorporate public involvement?
• Who from the public agency was involved with the project?
• Over what time frame did this occur?
• What barriers existed if any?
• Any overall success or failure documented in the article.
• Describe whether or not you agree with the agency and their approach.
• Whether or not social media played a role in the involvement.
• If you were the head of a public agency how formal would you have your public information personnel be? 
• Is there room for information communication in government?
• When is the Internet and social media involvement a concern?

Cite at least one source other than the textbook.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.