Civil servants are everyday people who make an enormous impact in the life of every American. But more and more, people believe they aren’t getting the government that they pay for. They believe the government they are getting to be ineffectual and not responsive to their needs. Trust in government is in crisis, and there aren't easy answers for how to rebuild that trust.
But if we want to start to rebuild trust in government, it's important to hear from the people who know government best.
At Why Government?, we want to show you what the government does to keep people safe, help build the communities that they live in, and make the important day-to-day decisions that impact people's lives. Government is a process that starts and ends with the people, and putting a face on it is hugely important - and often overlooked.