Get involved with your local government

In Boulder, we know that local government works best when the community participates. 

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You can make a difference

From sharing your perspective with your elected officials to volunteering for your favorite cause and leveraging city programs to build community in your neighborhood, there are many ways to get engaged with your local government. The Communication and Engagement Department is responsible for coordinating many of these opportunities for public input.

Ways to engage in local government

Join a public meeting

  1. Attend a city open house

    The city holds in-person and virtual events to seek public input on projects. View the city calendar for upcoming events.

  2. Attend a City Council meeting

    City Council examines issues and solicits public input to set city policies. Members of the public can sign up to speak to council at regular meetings. View the City Council meeting schedule and learn how to participate.

  3. Attend a Board or Commission meeting

    Topic-specific advisory explore issues, conduct community engagement and provide guidance to City Council. Some also perform regulatory and oversight functions. View the public meeting schedule. Several board meetings are recorded.

Learn and get involved with city projects

  1. Learn about current projects

    Check out our Projects Page to learn more about ongoing engagement efforts, key initiatives and how you can get involved!

  2. Provide your feedback online

    Be Heard Boulder is the city's online, 24/7 digital engagement platform. Share your feedback on a variety of projects from the convenience of your computer or phone. Please note that the input gathered will be combined with feedback collected during other engagement events and opportunities on this topic. Feedback forms should not be viewed as a proxy for voting. Participation is not randomized, so results cannot be tallied to determine a “winning” or communitywide perspective.

Build community in your neighborhood

Did you know the City of Boulder offers programs, services and grant funding to help neighbors connect, work together on solutions and create welcoming spaces? You can learn more on the Neighborhood Services webpage.

Volunteer with the city

Many city departments offer one-time and ongoing opportunities for volunteers. Find volunteer opportunities via GivePulse.

Find a department contact

Find the right department to reach out with questions, concerns or ideas.

Request a group meeting or presentation

City staff are available as schedules and resources permit to speak to community groups about topics of interest. Send us an email to submit a request.

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