Central Oregon residents are invited to participate in an online poll on how artificial intelligence is affecting their lives and communities. Led by the Central Oregon Civic Action Project (COCAP) in partnership with Citizens4Community, Central Oregon Community College, Mosaic Health, and the Bloom Project, the poll seeks input from all Central Oregon residents across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, and the Warm Springs Reservation.
Launching today, the anonymous poll takes only a few minutes to complete and is open to all Central Oregon residents. More information can be found at cocap.us/ai.
“This is a different kind of poll that offers participants the chance to contribute and vote on one another’s ideas. COCAP is committed to bringing people from diverse backgrounds together in good faith to tackle hard problems,” said Josh Burgess, founder and executive director of the Central Oregon Civic Action Project.
The poll will provide new insights into participants’ opinions and directly inform local community discussions. In May and June, COCAP’s Community Stewards will facilitate conversations to elevate personal stories around AI and community. The polling data and stories will inform a collaborative Civic Assembly this fall where community members, local leaders, and experts will explore actionable next steps on AI’s role in the region.
About Central Oregon Civic Action Project:
The Central Oregon Civic Action Project (COCAP) is a Central Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to bridging divides and building trust through deliberative democracy. Founded following the success of the 2024 Deschutes Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness, Oregon’s first Citizens’ Assembly, COCAP creates spaces for Central Oregon residents to engage in meaningful dialogue and collective problem-solving across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties and the Warm Springs Reservation.
