Personality

  What Kind of Community Member Are You? Take Our Quiz to Find Your Civic Personality! From block party planners to city hall watchdogs, everyone plays a role in their community—find out yours!   Question 1 of 8 A new controversial development is proposed for your neighborhood. What’s your first move? Organize a community meeting and start a petition. Read the proposal online and email my council member with detailed critiques. Wait to see what my neighbors are saying about it on the local Facebook group. Hope it doesn’t increase traffic on my street. It’s Saturday morning. Where are you most likely to be found? At the farmers market, chatting with local vendors and neighbors. Mowing the lawn and then relaxing on my patio with a good book. Catching up on the city council meeting I missed by watching the recording online. Running errands, giving a polite nod to people I recognize. The local park needs a clean-up day. You hear about it and… Immediately sign up to volunteer and ask if I can help recruit others. I’ll probably go if a neighbor I know is going and asks me directly. Wonder why the city’s parks department isn’t doing its job properly with our tax dollars. Appreciate that others are doing it, but my weekend is already booked with family stuff. Next Question → How do you get your local news and information? I subscribe to the local paper, follow city hall reporters, and read public meeting agendas. From the flyers and newsletters that show up in my mailbox. I’m part of several community email lists and attend neighborhood association meetings. Through word-of-mouth or the neighborhood social media page. A neighbor’s dog won’t stop barking. What do you do? Wait for a friendly moment to gently mention it next time I see them outside. Look up the local noise ordinance to see what the official rules are before deciding on a course of action. Focus on soundproofing my own space; my home is my sanctuary. Post on the neighborhood forum to see if it’s bothering anyone else. Your town is holding its annual summer festival. Your plan is to… Work a shift at my community group’s booth. Avoid the crowds and traffic. I’d rather host a small BBQ in my own backyard. Walk through for an hour to see what’s new and say hi to a few people. Attend the opening ceremony to hear what the mayor has to say. When you think about “community,” what comes to mind first? The specific people and houses on my block. My house, my yard, and my family’s immediate comfort. A network of people working together to make things better. The system of governance, services, and policies that run the town. A new small business (a coffee shop) opens on the main street. Your reaction is to… Make a point to go on opening weekend to show support. Check their online reviews after a few weeks to see if it’s worth a visit. I’ll stick to my Keurig at home, it’s cheaper and more convenient. Look up their business license and permits to see if everything is in order. See My Result →   Your Result     Share your result & challenge your friends to take the quiz! Facebook Post on X Copy Link Take Quiz Again