Community Engagement Toolkit

Local governments have a big impact on the everyday lives of the citizens of a community.

Responsibilities of local government typically include essential services such water, sewage, police, road planning and maintenance, transportation, recreation, garbage collection/recycling, land use planning, and fire protection.
Let's Connect!

Each governing body in North Carolina is unique and has its own structure, advisory boards, and procedures. To make it easier for all Wake County residents to engage with their local government, you can visit our web pages with information about the county as a whole, as well as pages dedicated to each of the county's 12 municipalities.

Select your municipality below for details about the following:

  • Attending a meeting of the governing body to make your voice heard.
  • Joining a board, commission, or committee of your local government.
  • Volunteering with your city or town.
  • Taking surveys to provide government leaders with the information they need to make the best possible decisions for all citizens.
  • Learn more about how your town or city functions. Many municipalities offer citizen education program to help you get involved.
  • Learn more about why community engagement matters here.

Each of North Carolina’s municipalities follow the “Sunshine Laws,” which promotes government transparency regarding Open Meetings and Public Records

 


Select your municipality to learn more.