For this paper, you will attend a city or county council/commission meeting and present its topics, relevant discussion, and outcome. You will then provide an analysis of and response to the meeting and whether you agreed with the steps/actions taken by the council/commission, and explain why you agreed or disagreed.

For students unable to attend in person, viewing a meeting online is an acceptable substitute.

The name of the council/commission, location, date, and URL (if applicable) must be included on your title page. Your paper must be at least two pages in length. You must include a copy of the official meeting agenda as your supporting documentation.

Be sure to include the following in your paper:

• agenda items,
• items that required a vote and the outcome of those votes,
• any contentious issues and analysis of the problem, and
• any items of particular interest.

Address the following questions:

• Could you determine any conservative or liberal leanings by the members based on their comments or vote?
• What community services were addressed in the meeting? In what ways did the council/commission discuss supporting those services?
• In what ways did individuals in the political minority influence decisions made at this meeting?
• Was the meeting what you expected? Would you have voted with the majority? Elaborate on your response.

Any sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations in APA format