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Farris, C., Viken, R. J., & Treat, T. A. (2010). Perceived association between diagnostic and non-diagnostic cues of women’s sexual interest: General Recognition Theory predictors of risk for sexual coercion. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 54(1). doi:10.1016/j.jmp.2008.10.001

Hatzold, K., Mavhu, W., Jasi, P., Chatora, K., Cowan, F. M., Taruberekera, N., & ...

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Kaufman, M., Mooney, A., Modarres, N., Mlangwa, S., Mccartney-Melstad, A., & Mushi, A. (2014). They just whisper in their hearts that he's doing a bad thing: A qualitative study of Tanzanian perceptions of cross-generational sex. Journal of Sex Research, 51(7). doi:10.1080/.2013.782997

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The assignment requires attending a city council or community organization meeting, taking detailed notes on the proceedings, and then composing a comprehensive report. This report should include specific information about the meeting location and date, a description of the council members and their electoral context, an outline of at least two policy issues discussed, and an evaluation of the decisions made. Additionally, the report should reflect personal insights gained from the experience and incorporate relevant political science concepts such as federalism, collective action, or popular sovereignty.

In approaching this task, I attended the city council meeting held in La Cañada Flintridge on October 15, 2024. The meeting was held in the city hall located at 1327 Foothill Boulevard, beginning at 7:00 pm. Prominent attendees included Mayor David Spence, Mayor Pro Tem Stephen A. Del Guercio, and council members Michael T. Davitt, Laura Olhasso, and Donald R. Voss. The council operates under a district-based election system, with each member representing specific districts and serving four-year terms.

The first policy issue discussed involved modifications to zoning restrictions concerning building fireplaces, chimneys, and swimming pools. Council members favored a proposal requiring chimneys and fireplaces to be setback ten feet from property lines and mandated protective screens to mitigate fire hazards. For swimming pools, the proposal suggested proximity restrictions relative to existing trees to prevent root damage. The council unanimously approved these measures, citing safety and environmental preservation, aligning with principles of risk management and community well-being.

The second issue focused on a proposed ordinance to temporarily halt issuing permits to residential waste collection services. The rationale was to reduce road congestion, decrease pavement stress, and lower pollution levels. The council approved a moratorium while evaluating the current waste collection system, advocating for higher service standards in the long term. This decision reflects a collective action problem, aiming to improve public safety and environmental quality through regulatory intervention.

During public comments, community members expressed support for safety measures, although some questioned resource allocation—for example, whether city funds should cover additional safety signage. The council decided to fund two signs in critical locations and suggested that residents or homeowners’ associations could finance further signage, reflecting shared responsibilities among government and citizens. This illustrates a federalist principle where local governance shares roles with community groups in promoting public safety.

Overall, my experience at the meeting revealed how local government forums serve as platforms for direct citizen participation, embodying the core principles of representative democracy. The decisions made appeared well-reasoned and aligned with community interests and scientific risk assessments. The process demonstrated how political decisions are rooted in broader concepts such as governance, civic engagement, and balancing individual needs with collective good.

In conclusion, attending this city council meeting broadened my understanding of political processes in action. It showed firsthand how policies are debated, how political actors balance competing interests, and how community input influences local governance. Such participatory experiences reaffirm the vital role of civic engagement and the importance of political literacy for fostering effective democracy.

References

  • Beres, M. A., Senn, C. Y., & McCaw, J. (2014). Navigating ambivalence: How heterosexual young adults make sense of desire differences. Journal of Sex Research, 51(7). doi:10.1080/.2013.792327
  • Boon, S. L., & Alderson, K. G. (2009). A phenomenological study of women in same-sex relationships who were previously married to men. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
  • Farris, C., Viken, R. J., & Treat, T. A. (2010). Perceived association between diagnostic and non-diagnostic cues of women’s sexual interest: General Recognition Theory predictors of risk for sexual coercion. Journal of Mathematical Psychology, 54(1). doi:10.1016/j.jmp.2008.10.001
  • Hatzold, K., Mavhu, W., Jasi, P., Chatora, K., Cowan, F. M., Taruberekera, N., & ...
  • Njeuhmeli, E. (2014). Barriers and motivators to voluntary medical male circumcision uptake among different age groups of men in Zimbabwe: Results from a mixed methods study. PLOS ONE, 9(5), 1-7. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.
  • Kaufman, M., Mooney, A., Modarres, N., Mlangwa, S., Mccartney-Melstad, A., & Mushi, A. (2014). They just whisper in their hearts that he's doing a bad thing: A qualitative study of Tanzanian perceptions of cross-generational sex. Journal of Sex Research, 51(7). doi:10.1080/.2013.782997
  • Ng, C. W. (2000). Do women and men communicate differently at work? An empirical study in Hong Kong. Women & Language, 23(1), 56.
  • Paul, B., & Kobach, M. (2014). Male-female reactions to variations in sexual explicitness in pornography: An empirical test of predictions of intra- and inter-gender differences. Sexuality & Culture, 18(1), 56-75. doi:10.1007/s
  • Seidel, E., Habel, U., Kirschner, M., Gur, R. C., & Derntl, B. (2010). The impact of facial emotional expressions on behavioral tendencies in women and men. Journal of Experimental Psychology. Human Perception & Performance, 36(2). doi:10.1037/a
  • Toncy, N. (2008). Behind the veil: An in-depth exploration of Egyptian Muslim women's lives through dance. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE), 21(3). doi:10.1080/

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