Placing People at the Center of Democracy

We build healthy democratic systems through
innovative Civic Assemblies that elevate the voices
of everyday people in public decision-making.

Everyone’s voice matters

Since 2007, we’ve been stewards of Civic Assemblies, empowering individuals’ political agency through proactive representation and inclusion in public decision-making.

Be the change

Join us to improve how our democracy works by constructing advanced deliberative and direct democratic processes that accelerate progress and create enduring impact.

Do better, together

Partner with our team of experts to shape and guide the civic programs needed for insightful and efficient policy development, planning, and implementation.

Set a new standard

Work with us to develop innovative methodologies and sharpen skills to foster high-quality insights, information, and outcomes that address challenges of all sizes.

In Their Own Words: Members of the Deschutes Civic Assembly Reflect on Their Time Together

Bring new voices to the table.

Join us in shaping a more collaborative and inclusive future.

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Services

Partner with us to implement healthier democratic processes
and equitable civic engagement programs.

CIVIC ASSEMBLIES

We partner with public officials, administrators, and civic advocates to construct full-scale Civic Assembly programs to address policy challenges and promote civic health.

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Citizens Initiative Reviews (CIR)

We work with civic advocates to enable the general public to draft high-quality, unbiased voter information on legislation initiatives by utilizing Civic Assembly processes.

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Capacity Building

We educate public officials, administrators, and civic advocates on the essential skills needed to implement innovative Civic Assemblies and deliberative processes.

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Consulting & Coordination

We help public officials and administrators make decision-making and civic engagement processes more inclusive and collaborative.

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Initiative Convention System

We work with civic advocates to allow the general public to participate directly in creating policies and legislation that can be voted on.

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“This opportunity to work side by side with fellow voters has affirmed my belief in the value of public participation in the democratic process.”
Melissa Oregon CIR Panelist
“…the team at Healthy Democracy masterfully facilitated panel discussions, established trust and confidence with City staff, and led a process that I will be proud to have been a part of for the rest of my career.”
Sophie McGinlyAssistant Planner at City of Eugene Community Planning and Design
“This is a chance to see democracy as it should be. Instead of sound bites, there are real people grappling with complex issues.”
Vicki BergerOregon State Representative (R-Salem)
“The Citizens’ Initiative Review is the most significant attempt at initiative reform in the United States.”
Joe MathewsNBC Los Angeles
explore our most recent project

The Deschutes Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness–the world’s first tech-assisted Assembly.

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Healthy Democracy is a US-based nonpartisan nonprofit that has been on the forefront the worldwide movement of Civic Assemblies, constructing inclusive deliberative and direct democracy programs for public officials, administrators, and civic advocates since 2007.