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Government by the People

Your Ideas for Reimagining Government on
America's 250th Anniversary

You have an opportunity to shape a federal government of the people, by the people, for the people—as we celebrate 250 years, what do you want to see from your government in the future?

From 1776 to today, much has changed about the federal government (check out this blog for some notable examples) and as we celebrate how far our country has come, we also recognize there is more work to be done to create a better union.

We all deserve a federal government that keeps us and our loved ones safe, healthy and secure. This is the moment to share how your government can better serve your needs and make your life better. 

 From April 14 to May 18, you can submit your ideas, feedback and hopes for how the federal government can be better in the future than it is today.

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As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year, we recognize both how far the nation has come and how much work it has ahead to build a more perfect union.

The Partnership for Public Service is using this anniversary as an opportunity to reimagine a government to better serve the public.

Together, we can help shape a government that works for the next 250 years.

Help us gather ideas, hopes and aspirations for what government should look like 

We invite you to use the below resources to reach out to your networks, friends, colleagues and families to share their ideas for creating a better government for the future.

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Subject line options:

  • How can government serve you better?

  • Help build a better government for the next 250 years

  • For America’s 250th birthday, help shape the future of government

Body message:

Hi [Name],

This year marks the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. The country has made tremendous progress, but there is still important work to do.

Our nation’s founders created a government designed to evolve. To meet the challenges of today and tomorrow, government must continue to adapt to the needs and experiences of the American people. That’s why the Partnership for Public Service is asking Americans to share their perspectives on how government can work better for them.

How can the federal government better serve your needs?

You deserve a government that keeps you and your family safe, healthy and secure.

Join [us/me] in taking a few minutes to share your hopes, ideas and feedback below on how government can work better for the next 250 years.

Share your perspective here: [Insert URL: 250.ourpublicservice.org/yourgov]

Please share the form with your networks to help the Partnership gather ideas for what Americans want their government to look like.

Thank you for helping shape a stronger future for our country.

Warmly,

[Insert organization name]

Newsletter blurb sample

America at 250: How can government better serve your needs?

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the Partnership for Public Service is inviting Americans to reflect on how government can better serve the public in the decades ahead.

Share your hopes, ideas and feedback in the form below on what you want to see out of government in the future, thinking beyond politics and political leaders to all the ways in which government impacts your life. Hearing from Americans across the country will help inform a vision for a government that works better for the next 250 years.

Share how government can better serve your needs [Insert URL: 250.ourpublicservice.org/yourgov]

Social media post samples
Version 1 (<25 words)

America turns 250 this year. @publicservice wants to hear from you: How can your government better meet your needs?

Voice your hopes, ideas and feedback here: 250.ourpublicservice.org/yourgov

Version 2 (<50 words)

You deserve a government that keeps you and your family safe, healthy and secure.

As America’s 250th anniversary approaches, @publicservice wants to know how government can better meet the needs of the American public.

Voice your ideas here: 250.ourpublicservice.org/yourgov

Version 3 (<100 words)

For nearly 250 years, the American government has evolved to meet the needs of the nation.

As we approach the nation’s 250th celebration, the Partnership for Public Service is inviting people across the country to share their ideas on how government can work better in the years ahead.

Share your perspective: How can government better serve your needs?

Voice your ideas and share the form with your networks: 250.ourpublicservice.org/yourgov

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