VOTE THEN WHAT
TAKE ACTION

TAKE ACTION: Get Involved & Be The Change

YOUR VOTE MATTERS AND SO DOES YOUR VOICE

Empower your voice. Connect with your local, state, and federal representatives.

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Know Your Local Representatives

Mayor

Your city's chief executive, responsible for overall city management and policy.

City Council

Legislative body that makes laws and approves budgets for your city.

School Board

Oversees the operations, budget, and policies of your local school district.

How To Search:

Click the link above and enter your zip code along with your City Hall's address or your local Post Office's address.

Know Your State Leaders👁️‍🗨️

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.

TAKE ACTION: How To Write Effective Letters and Emails📫

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.

TAKE ACTION: Advocate for Change!

Organize Petitions


Change.org

Change starts here

Join over 500,000,000 people creating real change in their communities.

Contact Media


Free Press

Activist Tools

Want to know how to lobby your lawmakers? How to write an effective letter to the editor? How to start your own radio station? We’ve got you covered.

Run For Office


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Reach voters with free peer-to-peer texting tools built for independent candidates. Connect directly, boost turnout, and grow your campaign with ease.

Plan Rallies


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Top 5 Free Tools for Activists

It takes perseverance to create impact. The world won’t change simply because we want it to. Activism is a commitment to make the world a better place. Here are our top 5 tools for activists: Activism Tool #1: Email Petitions Petitions are one of the best tools for activists, rallying people towards a common goal. Email petitions take your activism to the next level. Create an email and encourage people to send it with the click of a button in order to pressure decision makers. With just 178 people, Total Liberation International stopped corporate giants Air Canada and Aviate to stop selling real fur products. Great activism creates real change. Click here to create your free email petition. Activism Tool #2: Forms Activists rely on volunteers to make change happen. Save The Whales started collecting peoples details before even launching their organization. They sent a form to family and friends, shared it on Facebook Groups and personally approached people on the San Diego promenade to complete it after a whale watching tour. They now have a growing database of people willing to attend events and demonstrations, send email petitions, and even donate. Click here to build a free form. Activism Tool #3: Events Bringing like-minded people together is a catalyst for action: protests, get-togethers, guest speakers, outreach etc. Drove offers customized signup forms with RSVPs to make it easy to organize events. Best of all is that registrants’ details are automatically added to your Drove database, ready for your next event, petition or fundraising campaign. Click here to start an free event. Activism Tool #4: Newsletters Your form, petition and event were hugely successful and may have even gone viral! You now find yourself with hundreds perhaps thousands of new supporters. All their details are stored securely in your free, centralized Drove CRM. Drove provides free and unlimited newsletters for you to share news about your goals, achievements, and future activism. Easy to create yet elegant and professional, simply cut and paste text and add pictures and links. Promote your events, petitions, and fundraising while building and engaging your supporters. Click here to create your free newsletter. Activism Tool #5: Create Tasks/Challenges Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? Since then, there has been the Plant a Tree Challenge, Lather Against Ebola Challenge, Taco Beer Challenge…the list goes on and on. You too can tap into the power of “challenges.” Set up “tasks” for your supporters, require a photo as proof, and make it easy to share. Imagine all you could do to generate awareness of your cause, while automatically adding participants to your Drove CRM. Click here to start a free task All these tools and more are completely free on Drove. For more information, feel free to contact us. To open a free account, click here. If you think something is wrong in the world, an injustice has occurred, or a bad decision has been made - make a change. Be an activist.

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 WHAT?… TAKE ACTION!


…Help shape the policies that shape your life.

TAKE ACTION: Track Legislation & 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 & OpenSecrets.org

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Use Online Resources

Utilize websites like 5Calls.org & Indivisible to stay politically active with ease and speed.

TAKE ACTION: Hold Town Halls

Accountability

Engagement

Transparency

Town halls provide opportunities for citizens to ask questions, share concerns, and hold their elected officials accountable.

TAKE ACTION: Apply To Join Your Communities Boards & Commissions

Engage directly with local and state governance by joining advisory boards, committees, or commissions. These volunteer roles influence policy, oversee services, and represent community interests.

To find opportunities, visit your state's official government website or your city/county's administrative portal. Search for "boards and commissions" or "public appointments" sections for application details.

Know Your Local Government Officials Roles and Responsibilities:

Understanding the structure of your local government helps you engage effectively. Officials typically fall into legislative, executive, or judicial categories, each with distinct powers and duties that shape your community.

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Legislative Officials

These individuals are responsible for creating local laws (ordinances), setting the budget, and making policy decisions for their jurisdictions.

  • City Council Members/County Commissioners: Elected officials creating local laws.
  • Town Meeting Members: Decide on behalf of the town in some smaller communities.
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Executive Officials

They are tasked with enforcing laws, managing daily operations, and implementing policies set by the legislative branch.

  • Mayors: Chief executives who propose budgets and implement policies.
  • City Managers/Administrators: Oversee day-to-day city operations, appointed by council.
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Judicial Officials

These officials interpret laws in legal disputes, ensuring fairness and upholding justice within the local legal system.

  • Local Judges: Preside over municipal or county courts.
  • Justices of the Peace: Handle minor legal matters like traffic violations.
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Other Elected Officials

Beyond the core branches, various other elected positions play crucial roles in local governance.

  • Sheriffs: Responsible for county law enforcement.
  • County Clerks: Maintain public records and manage elections.

The specific titles and functions of these officials can vary significantly based on your local government's structure and state laws.

The Next Chapter of Civic Power

You have the ballot, but you also hold the keys to continuous influence. Voting is essential, yet it is merely the beginning of your civic duty. True democracy thrives on the daily commitment to engagement, accountability, and advocacy.


Democracy is not a spectator sport; it is a shared endeavor.

Use the resources provided not just as tools, but as launchpads for lasting change. Whether you are connecting with officials, writing impactful letters, or tracking the laws that shape your life, your persistent voice is the most powerful force in our society.


Be the Architect of Change.

Stay Informed. Stay Active.

The future depends on your commitment, today and every day.

Voter's Action & Resource List

Empower your vote and voice with your government and advocate for change.


Find Officials

Locate your local, state, and federal representatives to start connecting.

Write Effectively

Learn to craft impactful letters and emails to your elected officials.

Advocate for Issues

Tools and platforms to organize petitions, contact media, and plan rallies.

Track Legislation

Monitor bills, voting records, and campaign finance data.

Host Town Halls

Empower your community by organizing town halls for accountability and engagement.

Run for Office

Consider running for office to directly influence policy and serve your community.

State-by-State Boards & Commissions Portals

Empower your civic engagement by exploring opportunities to serve on state-level boards and commissions. This comprehensive list provides direct links to each state's official portal, where you can find application details and current openings.

By engaging with these state-level opportunities, you can directly influence policy-making and contribute to the effective governance of your state.

Mayoral Boards & Commissions: By State Capitals

Engaging with your local government in state capitals is a powerful way to shape your city's future. These links provide direct access to information on how to apply for advisory roles and commissions in each U.S. state capital.

These resources empower you to find and apply for volunteer opportunities directly within your state capital, influencing local policy and community initiatives.

Advisory Opportunities In Major Cities & Counties.

Each link leads directly to volunteer or appointment information

State Capitals and Major Cities

Major Counties

Nationwide County Resource

Additional Municipalities

These pages will guide interested residents through applying for positions on local boards, advisory committees, and commissions that help shape policy and community programs. For the broadest reach, start with your state government site for capital cities, then county government portals for local opportunitiesunities.[2][3][7][8][10][11][13][15][16][20][1]

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Here is a checklist of information to request from each city clerk when seeking details about boards and commissions vacancies:

  • Official webpage URL(s) for current boards and commissions vacancies and applications
  • Contact email address or phone number for boards and commissions inquiries
  • List of current vacancies by board, commission, or committee name
  • Application process details and deadlines
  • Eligibility requirements or qualifications for applicants
  • Term lengths and meeting frequency for each board/commission
  • Information on how appointment decisions are made
  • Diversity or residency requirements (if any)
  • Application forms or portals (online or downloadable)
  • Any upcoming orientation or informational sessions for applicants
  • Accessibility accommodations available during application or service
  • Expected time commitment and role description for volunteers
  • Any required disclosures or background checks
  • Contact for follow-up questions or support

This comprehensive checklist covers essential info to effectively understand and navigate boards and commissions vacancies and volunteer recruitment from city clerk offices. It can be adapted and sent with an inquiry email for clarity and completeness.[1][5]

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