FTCR's Oaks Project devotes itself to public participation and democracy. Public advocacy groups, however skilled, cannot prevail merely by virtue of the merit of their positions.
Democracy ultimately depends on active public participation.
Unfortunately, many citizens are alienated from the public policy process today. The Oaks Project sponsors public forums that recruit, train and empower citizen volunteers to become community leaders who will, in turn, recruit others into the democratic process. Their skills are honed by working with experienced FTCR advocates. More more information on the Oaks Project, visit its home page. Organizers will cover regions throughout the state, working on both the initiative campaign and long-term community organizing to build a grassroots structure to support future citizen measures.