Educating residents about how their local government operates and the importance of their participation in community affairs is essential to a jurisdiction’s success. The better-informed residents are, the more they can assist their local government in ensuring a high quality of life for their community.

A global challenge experienced at the local level, local governments are uniquely positioned to take action on climate change. Find resources and tools that can help your community reduce its carbon footprint as well as adapt and plan for future climate impacts.

In a democracy, community involvement is key to making good decisions.  But securing the active involvement of citizens can be a challenge in our fast-paced world. The people who show up at community meetings aren’t the only ones with an interest.  Learn more about strategies for improving community involvement.