Patch Election Q&A: Josh Salisbury on Question #5

The question:

How can the village better engage its residents to participate in city government? Very few citizens attend village meetings. How can this be changed? What have you, specifically, done to get more people interested in their government?

The best way to better engage its residents is to create an open forum for them to speak at the end of every village board meeting. I have informed them the more people who attend the village board meeting and be seen by the mayor and trustees the more they can work with the residents on their problems and concerns handled in a timely manner.