About McGILTON  Advocacy Group

The McGilton Advocacy Group operates under the philosophy that community is most resilient in an atmosphere where government transparency is at its highest point, people are aware of government workings, and there is an overall feeling of connection with the future. The McGilton Advocacy Group was founded by Christian McGilton, in reaction to issues arising due to civic apathy, lack of government accessibility, and separation among communities.

The main mission of the organization rests on the idea that transparency is critical to ensure the operation of a functioning government. The citizens should be informed about all the changes and initiatives that occur in their area of residence and that will affect them. In particular, the McGilton Advocacy Group promotes effective interaction between the government bodies and the citizenry by means of increasing public participation in the governance process. The members of the organization support the improvement of oversight mechanisms, civic information, accessibility, and public involvement in governmental procedures.

One of the fundamental objectives of the organization is the reconnection of various communities, which might be isolated either because of geographical reasons, socio-economic background, and differences in the political and cultural environment. The organization considers that only cooperation through dialogue, collaboration, and better understanding of each other can lead to effective change.

The leadership of the McGilton Advocacy Group embodies the collective nature of the organization. Christian McGilton acts as the founding member and is still assisting in shaping the future direction, outreach programs, and advocacy campaigns of the group. As the Chief Operating Officer, Lelyn Chestnut takes care of the organizational coordination, operation, and strategic development of the organization and assists in its growth. Hatton Angela acts as an advisor to the founder in carrying out the day-to-day activities, doing research work and gathering information in order to aid in the advocacy and outreach campaigns of the organization. Austin Balukin functions as a columnist for the organization focusing on issues related to the environment, sustainable development, and industrial development in communities.

It is an organization that encourages responsible and thoughtful development, where the long-term interest of the people takes precedence over the immediate drive towards growth. While modernization and investments offer opportunities for many communities, the organization holds that there is a need to take into account the repercussions on the infrastructure, environmental integrity, energy consumption, and identity of the people.

As the McGilton Advocacy Group continues to expand, the focus of its mission will be that of promoting trust and civic involvement between communities and organizations. It is believed that change can only be achieved once the individual citizenry is armed with information, communities are prepared to come together, and leaders are held accountable for their actions. With the help of advocacy, community outreach, and engagement with the citizens, it will aim to move toward a more transparent and collaborative future through the power of civic engagement.