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This is the most effective tool for addressing the concerns of residents and community members.</p>","url":"https://santamonicaneighbors.com/f/civic-ed-series-chapter-7-public-records","title":"Civic Ed Series Chapter 7: Public Records","date_modified":"2026-04-04T20:46:00Z"},{"id":"civic-education-series-chapter-6-accountablility-in-government","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/e1d4ca89-0b92-4361-837e-211c0a078af5/civic%206%201.png\"/><p></p>","url":"https://santamonicaneighbors.com/f/civic-education-series-chapter-6-accountablility-in-government","title":"Civic Education Series: Chapter 6 Accountablility in Government","date_modified":"2026-03-31T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"smn-civic-education-chapter-5-good-governance","html_content":"<img 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