The Power of Change: How Controller McClellan and Representatives Obtained Adequate Appeals Through Sensitive Positioning and Voluntarily Becoming Pedagogues in Austins Wackers Community

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Joynul Reagan

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This study explores the power of change through the case of Controller McClellan and representatives who obtained adequate appeals in Austins Wackers community by adopting a sensitive positioning and voluntarily becoming pedagogues. Through a qualitative approach of interviews, observations, and document analysis, the study reveals that the community was facing an issue of disproportionate property tax assessment that had persisted for years. The findings indicate that the representatives were able to achieve adequate appeals by shifting their approach from traditional politicking to adopting a sensitive positioning that allowed them to connect with the community and understand their grievances. The study further shows that the representatives became pedagogues by educating the community on the intricacies of the tax assessment system and the steps required to achieve adequate appeals. The study concludes that sensitivity and voluntary education are effective tools for achieving change in communities with complex issues. The study recommends that policymakers and representatives adopt a more community-centered approach that prioritizes sensitivity and education to achieve sustainable change.

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Joynul Reagan "The Power of Change: How Controller McClellan and Representatives Obtained Adequate Appeals Through Sensitive Positioning and Voluntarily Becoming Pedagogues in Austins Wackers Community". IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning, 2022.

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Date of Release: 2022
Author(s): Joynul Reagan.
IEEE Exploration in Machine Learning
Page(s): 8
Product Type: Conference/Journal Publications