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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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.
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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.
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.
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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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
ā€¦Help shape the policies that shape your life.
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 to stay politically active with ease and speed.
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.