Specific policy goals

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    Goals Policy goals:

• Increase funding for park maintenance and beautification
• Enact stricter penalties for littering and other environmental crimes
• Raise public awareness of the importance of keeping public parks clean

Level(s) of government and government branch(es): Local government (city and county governments), Parks and Recreation Department Political party: None Barriers

• Free rider problem: Some people may benefit from clean public parks without contributing to their upkeep.
• Lack of popular support: Some people may not be aware of the problem of litter in public parks or may not care about it.
• Lack of political support: Some politicians may not prioritize the issue of park cleanliness.
• Financial barriers: Clean Our Parks will need to raise money to fund its advocacy efforts.

How to overcome the barriers To overcome the free rider problem, Clean Our Parks can educate the public about the benefits of clean public parks and encourage people to volunteer their time to help clean up parks. To overcome the lack of popular support, Clean Our Parks can launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the problem of litter in public parks and its negative consequences. To overcome the lack of political support, Clean Our Parks can build relationships with elected officials and advocate for policies that support clean public parks. To overcome the financial barriers, Clean Our Parks can seek donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations. Clean Our Parks can also organize fundraising events. Membership Clean Our Parks is open to anyone who supports the cause of clean public parks. Members can get involved in a variety of ways, including:

• Volunteering to clean up parks
• Donating to the organization
• Advocating for clean public parks to elected officials
• Educating the public about the importance of clean public parks

Clean Our Parks is committed to making a difference in the communities where we live. We believe that everyone deserves access to clean and healthy public parks.  

Sample Solution

   

Name: Clean Our Parks

Issue or cause: Cleanliness of public parks

Why: Public parks are essential community spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to enjoy nature, exercise, and socialize. However, many public parks are littered with trash, which can make them unpleasant and even unsafe to use. Clean Our Parks is a new interest group that is committed to advocating for clean and healthy public parks.

Type of interest group: Public interest group