About

Public Access Democracy

Mission

Public Access Democracy advocates for a democratic system more representative of, and responsive to, its citizens by investing decision making power in deliberative citizen groups chosen by lot -- just as juries are.

Coordinating Committee

Wayne Liebman

Wayne Liebman is a physician, playwright, and community organizer. In 2020, he founded Public Access Democracy to advocate for a democratic system more representative of, and responsive to, its citizens. Public Access Democracy seeks to invest political power in deliberative citizen groups chosen by lot -- just as juries are. As a result of Public Access Democracy's advocacy efforts, the city of Petaluma, California, has convened the first municipal citizens' assembly in the state, to recommend a plan for the future use of its municipal fairground--a contentious issue that had been plaguing the city for several years.

Leonora Camner

Leonora currently serves as Executive Director of Sortition USA, a sortition movement-building organization. She is Executive Director of Climate Save Villages, which fosters climate change resilient, sustainable communities worldwide. Through mutual support, shared education, best practice models, and continual learning, CSV advances a sustainable and resilient future.

Leonora is a mom of two girls. Previously, she was an attorney working in the non-profit sector to defend tenants from eviction. Additionally, she worked for the No on Measure LV Campaign in Santa Monica against an extreme anti-development ballot measure. She graduated from the University of Texas School of Law. For undergraduate studies, she attended New York University.

M.C. Guerry

M.C. Guerry advocates with grassroots organizations advancing equitable political systems, livable cities, and improved environmental conditions. They work with Public Democracy LA to promote its efforts to bring civic assemblies to Los Angeles, and helped with moderation and logistics for the civic assemblies held during the Los Angeles City Charter Reform process.

With the goal of driving sustainable positive change, they have had a diverse career, including in urban planning, film production, and technology, as well as a small business owner.