Metro has launched Opt In, an "online participation tool" to get people involved in their community. Jo Ann and Dave talk with Metro's Jim Middaugh about Opt In and other strategies for more public involvement in local decision-making. 

About the hosts…

Jo Ann Bowman is a former Oregon state legislator, current executive director of Oregon Action and chair of Portland Community Media. Jo Ann is a long-time voice for Portland's under-represented communities and a leader in the struggle against racial and economic injustice.

Dave Mazza is a journalist and community activist. The former editor of The Portland Alliance newspaper has reported on and been involved in Portland's civil rights, peace, labor and environmental movements for 20 years. For more about Dave, visit www.davemazza.com. 

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