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Tuolumne Together

Spearheading an initiative to bring tools for collective dialogue and civic collaboration to Tuolumne County.

Because all of us are smarter than any of us.

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Grassroots Digital Democracy
Practical tools for listening deeply, finding shared priorities, and making local decisions together.

Open Dialogue

Invite broad participation with respectful, structured conversation.

Collective Insight

Surface areas of agreement and move from noise to clarity.

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Sierra Mutual Aid

Sierra Mutual Aid connects neighbors across the Sierra foothills to share resources, organize support, and respond to local needs through direct community care. Their work complements the Tuolumne Together vision by strengthening trust, resilience, and practical solidarity.

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Grassroots Digital Democracy for Tuolumne County

We believe our community is strongest when the wisdom of many guides the decisions that shape our lives. Grassroots governance means listening deeply, learning together, and creating space for meaningful participation—right here in Tuolumne County.

This initiative aims to bring proven, accessible digital tools to our community to support open dialogue and civic collaboration. These tools help neighbors share ideas, set priorities, weigh choices, and work together on the issues that affect our daily lives—locally, transparently, and respectfully.

In a time of growing division, grassroots governance offers another path: one rooted in connection, shared responsibility, and collective wisdom. By strengthening how we listen and decide together, we strengthen our democracy from the ground up.

Join us in building a Tuolumne County where participation is real, voices are heard, and decisions reflect the needs and values of those affected.

Get Inspired: Digital Democracy in Action

Platform Overview
What is Pol.is?
Discover how this open-source platform helps communities find common ground through real-time conversation mapping and collaborative decision-making.
Success Story
vTaiwan
Learn how Taiwan uses digital democracy tools to engage millions of citizens in policy-making, from Uber regulation to alcohol sales.
Case Study
Bowling Green, Kentucky
A small American city uses digital dialogue tools to bridge divides and make better decisions together.
TEDx Talk
Technology and Democracy
Audrey Tang explains how digital tools can foster consensus and help diverse communities work through complex challenges together.
Community Tool
Decidim Platform
Another participatory democracy platform used by cities worldwide—Barcelona, Helsinki, and more—to engage citizens in local governance.
Interview
Pro-Social Technology
Transcending polarization and beating big tech attacks on democracy with pro-social technology.

Building a Thriving, Self-Sufficient Community

Tuolumne Together is a community-driven group dedicated to building resilience, fostering mutual aid, and nurturing a regenerative economy in Tuolumne County. Our mission is to create a thriving, sustainable bioregional economy that supports local cooperative enterprises, strengthens community connections, and ensures the well-being of everyone in our area in deep alignment with the ecosystem of which we are a part.

Community Resilience
Developing local systems that are robust, adaptable, and prepared for change.
Mutual Aid
Supporting one another in times of need and fostering a spirit of cooperation and generosity.
Regenerative Economics
Prioritizing economic activities that regenerate resources, empower people, and benefit our community.

Whether you're a local farmer, artisan, maker, builder, care giver, steward, educator, or healer, Tuolumne Together is your space to connect, share ideas, and work toward a stronger, more united Tuolumne County.

Let's build a resilient future the only way we can—together!

Through collaboration, innovation, and shared resources, we aim to adapt to challenges, care for one another, and build a future where everyone can flourish—and where hate cannot take root.