Co-hosts: Chatham Commissioner David Delaney, Chatham Braver Angels Coordinator Jim Buie, and Libertarian-leaning Unaffiliated Burney Waring.

Description: We share an interest in improving civic dialogue in Chatham to discuss issues of local importance. We want to bring residents of all political viewpoints into respectful discussion of their beliefs, concerns, and hopes for strengthening and improving democracy in our community.

Where: Chatham's Historic Courthouse, 9 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro. The courthouse is an ideal venue because it symbolizes community togetherness, being heard by public officials, integrity, and resident equality.

Agenda basics: Welcome, overview from the hosts, structured discussion among attendees, individual and group steps toward a better democracy.