#CivicFacts hashtag - Bluesky

@derrickespadas.bsky.social

2 months ago

Economic Development and Community Benefit are NOT the Same Thing YouTube video by Derrick

We’re told growth helps everyone.
Weird but true: that’s not guaranteed.

Economic development is about investment.
Community benefit is about people.

They only align when we demand it.

#WeirdButTrue
#CivicFacts
#EconomicDevelopment

youtu.be/yUW9OH8hkxY

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Derrick Espadas

@derrickespadas.bsky.social

2 months ago

Not All Risks Are Shared Equally YouTube video by Derrick

If you’re paying the bill, you’re already involved.
The question is whether you were invited to the decision.

#WeirdButTrue #CivicFacts #RiskAndReward #EconomicJustice #ArizonaPolitics #UtilityRates #PublicAccountability #PayAttention #CivicEngagement

www.youtube.com/watch?v=238b...

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Derrick Espadas

@derrickespadas.bsky.social

2 months ago

Weird but True YouTube video by Derrick

Weird but true: public comment often happens after the framework is set.
By then, you’re reacting—not influencing.

Pay attention early.

#WeirdButTrue #CivicFacts #PublicComment #KnowEarly #CivicEngagement

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBF6...

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