Civic Tech Saint John (CTSJ), Around the Block, and the Human Development Council collaborated on an innovative mayoralty debate, using technology to engage the five priority neighbourhoods. ATB solicited and curated questions from the neighbourhood organizations, to focus on issues of deep interest to those living in the circumstance of poverty – concerns centred on housing, transportation, and community policing. With COVID distancing, 30 people attended in person, 150 joined on Facebook live, and 4400 viewed the event video on YouTube.
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