Things You Can Do Now
- Vote in every election.
- Follow the work of local elected officials (the City Council and its Advisory Boards or Commissions, school boards, etc) by attending meetings or watching meeting replays on cable TV.
- Watch Cable Channel 12 daily newscasts for coverage of local government, and check City Cable Channel 16 for information about meetings and community events.
- Run for elected office or volunteer to participate on a government advisory board, commission, or task force.
- Email or call elected and appointed officials with your questions, concerns, and opinions.
- Attend government-sponsored open houses and information meetings.
- Invite federal, state, and local elected officials to attend meetings you think are important.
- Keep up with local issues by reading local and regional newspapers, including the City's official newspaper of record (SunPost), the City newsletter (CityNews), utility bill inserts and other City mailings, and the City web site.
- Support civic education for youth.
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