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Civic participation.
Practical, respectful ways to take part in your community — from speaking at a meeting to contacting an official.
Coming soon
This guide is being written.
We're building this guide with the same care as the rest of the site — plain language first, verified sources, and no political spin. Here's what the finished guide will cover:
- How to find and attend public meetings
- Signing up for public comment (and what to say)
- How to write or call an elected official effectively
- Filing a FOIA request in West Virginia
- Petitions, town halls, and ballot initiatives
- How to serve on a board, commission, or committee