Our Mission

PPN’s mission is to encourage citizen participation in the democratic process through education, action and advocacy.

Description

The Public Policy Network (PPN) is a civic organization that monitors state and national policy proposals that affect individuals and our communities. We are an all volunteer group that provides data, information and resources to enable the citizens of western North Carolina and north Georgia to make informed decisions about policies that affect them.  

Values

PPN values truth and encourages open and honest discourse on policy issues based on accurate information as the best way to find common ground for action. 

• We value protecting the beauty and resources of our fragile earth so they can sustain humanity and be a source of enjoyment for our children and grandchildren.
• We value protecting the health of our citizens as people should not suffer needlessly in the richest country in the world.
• We value protecting the financial security of the members of our communities in a time of rapid economic and social upheaval.
• We value the basic principles of democracy:  citizen participation, equality, tolerance of differing political views, civil discourse, accountability, transparency, fair elections, and checks and balances against the abuse of power.