What Are People Saying About Municipal Watchdog?

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I went in thinking I had a decent handle on the topic, but I learned so much more than I expected. She explained things in a way that actually made sense and felt practical.

I left with ideas I could use immediately. It wasn’t just theory—there were real strategies that made organizing a group feel possible.

This was one of those talks where you leave realizing how much you didn’t know—and in a good way. JoEllen broke things down clearly and made it easy to follow, even when the material got deep.

She kept the room engaged the entire time and made a complex topic feel manageable. I’d absolutely attend another session with her.

I’ve heard a lot of talk about accountability and oversight, but this was the first time someone broke down how to actually organize people and get momentum.

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