My internship doesn't really provide public services or display urban governance, as it's a production company. The closest thing to anything city-related would be filling out city permits for alcohol, festivals, having the health department come, and serving food. Because these are so important, I wasn't really in charge of them, but I did sit next to Chelsea and watch her fill some out to at least have some exposure.
In one of my event classes, we had someone from the health department come in and speak about what they do at events to make sure everything is safe. I think this is a really important aspect of creating an event. Food is always a crucial part of any event, and it has to be safe. If someone gets sick, not only is it bad for the person, but it can really damage an event's reputation.
At my main event, 'Eight's Check, Please! Arizona Festival,' I had to make sure each restaurant had their permits displayed where the inspector could see them.
You might say our events created civic engagement. It's certainly true that if someone has a connection with the city they live in, they're more willing to provide feedback to city officials, vote, and volunteer. Many of our events were charity related, took place in Downtown Phoenix, or involved local artists or chefs. These all add to the pride a citizen can feel towards their city.
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