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Citizen Pledge

I pledge to participate in my community.

I obey its laws.

I am civil with my fellow citizens.

I participate in our political, economic, social, and spiritual communities.

I respect the innate human dignity and rights of my neighbors.

I accept that we each think, feel, and act differently.

I work to improve my participation, compliance and civility skills and encourage others.

Candidate Pledge

In Carmel, we seek to promote an environment of civility defined as the disposition to respect every human being we interact with as our moral equal and worthy of respect.  Therefore, we encourage any candidate seeking public office and asking the citizens of Carmel for their vote, to agree to the following tenets of civility.

The Carmel Civility Project: Candidates Pledge

As a candidate for public office in Carmel, I hereby commit to the following five essential tenets of campaign conduct:

1. Civility and Respect: I will maintain a respectful demeanor towards everyone, regardless of our differences, and foster an environment of open-minded dialogue.

2. Integrity and Truthfulness: I promise to uphold truth and transparency in my campaign rhetoric and actions, swiftly correcting any mistakes should they arise.

3. Positive Focus: My campaign will highlight my vision and policies, eschewing negative attacks on my opponents’ character or record.

4. Informed Discourse: I pledge to inform citizens accurately about my platform and engage in constructive discussions to promote understanding and educated voting.

5. Democratic Process and Accountability: I vow to respect the democratic process, accept its outcomes, and encourage my supporters to engage in campaigns with integrity and decency in support of these principles.

By taking this pledge, I affirm a dedication to dignified campaigning not just out of respect for each resident of Carmel, but also in admiration for the institutions we cherish in our community.