Thomas R. Carper: “My mom was a deeply religious woman. She used to drag my sister and me to church...”

Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

Justice delayed is justice denied.

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.