Go to your region, county, city or town:

Public participation makes for better public policy.

Visit your local government website (city, county or school district) to find out who your local elected officials are, when public input is needed, or who to call when you have a concern.

With a little browsing, you will find valuable resources and information such as:

• Names of the members of the Board of Supervisors (County)
• Percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced price meals (Schools)
• Contact Information for a public health department’s nutrition services (City / County)
• The racial and ethnic composition of your community (City / County)
• Who to contact to improve street safety (City)
• Where to go to learn more about park and recreation opportunities (City / County)
• Links to agencies that have a stake in nutrition and activity environments such as health departments, planning departments, public works.