Get Involved: Connect with Your Elected Officials to Influence Change
YOUR VOTE MATTERS AND SO DOES YOUR VOICE
Empower your voice by connecting with your local, state, and federal representatives.
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Know Your Local Representatives
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Mayor
Your city's chief executive, responsible for overall city management and policy.
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City Council
Legislative body that makes laws and approves budgets for your city.
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School Board
Oversees the operations, budget, and policies of your local school district.
Know Your State Leaders
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Governor
The chief executive of your state, responsible for enforcing state laws and leading the executive branch.
State Senators
Members of the upper house of your state legislature, representing larger districts.
State Representatives
Members of the lower house of your state legislature, representing smaller districts.
Contact Your Federal Officials
President
The head of the executive branch, responsible for enforcing federal laws and leading the country.
Congress
The legislative branch, responsible for making federal laws.
Senate
The upper house of Congress, with two senators representing each state.
Write Effective Letters and Emails
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Be Clear and Concise
State your issue and your desired action clearly and briefly.
Be Polite and Respectful
Maintain a respectful tone, even when disagreeing.
Personalize Your Message
Explain how the issue affects you personally or your community.
Advocate for Change
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Organize Petitions
Gather signatures to demonstrate public support for an issue.
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Plan Rallies
Bring people together to raise awareness and demand action.
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Contact Media
Reach out to local news outlets and share your cause to get media attention.
Support Government Accountability
Discover and apply to be appointed to municipal advisory boards, committees, and commissions.
Watchdog Groups
Independent organizations that monitor government activities and investigate potential misconduct to ensure public officials are held accountable.
Advocacy Organizations
Community groups that push for policy reform and better governance through organized citizen action and engagement.
Promote Transparency
Supporting initiatives that make government data, decisions, and processes openly accessible to the public.
Supporting organizations dedicated to government accountability helps ensure transparency and ethical conduct in public service.
VOTE THEN WHATā¦
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Make Your Voice Heard
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Encourage Participation
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Influence Elections
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Civic Duty
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Track Legislation and Voting Records
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Stay Informed
Monitor bills as they move through the legislative process with site like
GovTrack.us
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Check Voting Records
See how your representatives voted on key issues with sites like
VoteSmart
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Use Online Resources
Utilize websites like
5Calls.org
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Hold Town Halls
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Accountability
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Engagement
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Transparency
Town halls provide opportunities for citizens to ask questions, share concerns, and hold their elected officials accountable.