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Beyond the Ballot Box: More Ways to Shape Your Community
There are many ways to impact your community beyond the ballot box—volunteer for an organization with a purpose you believe in, attend public meetings and forums or join or give to an advocacy group.
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Have More Questions?
If you would like to know more about our community forums or other ways you can get involved in the Harris County region, contact:
Avery Spranger or Arnaldo Sandoval Guerrero
Civic Engagement Coordinators
Phone: 713-694-6300
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Who Represents Me?
Get contact information for the people who represent you in all levels of government
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The Federal Budget Timeline
A guide to understanding how the federal budget process works and how you can have a voice in it
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El cronograma del Presupuesto Federal
Una guía para comprender cómo funciona el proceso del presupuesto federal y cómo usted puede participar en él
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Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
Dedicated to making art accessible to everyone, this group organizes the annual Art Car Parade
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Harris County Commissioners Court
Main governing body responsible for (among other things) building and maintaining county infrastructure, overseeing county courthouses, jails, libraries, parks, and the Harris County Flood Control District
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Houston City Council
The City of Houston's governing body comprised of the mayor, city controller, and council members who make decisions on public safety, airports, transportation, infrastructure, arts, parks, libraries, sanitation, and more
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City of Houston Boards and Commissions
Apply to sit on a committee to help advise the mayor on array of topics
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Metropolitan Transit Authority of Houston Board of Directors
Speak up about buses, bus rapid transit, and light rail in Houston
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Municipal Utility Districts in Texas
If you're in an unincorporated part of the city, you might have water service through a municipal utility district or a MUD.
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Directory of Area School Districts
Find your school district's contact information, website, and calendar of events in our list of ISDs
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Houston Parks and Recreation Department
Participate in park clean-up events and tree-planting activities
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Harris County youth explore advocacy through art
Students visit local art studios and murals to learn about civic engagement, social issues
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HCDE's civic engagement coordinator participates in League of Women Voters speaking event
Avery Spranger attends Montgomery County workshop to inspire cross-generational participation in civic life
