How to engage in democracy between municipal
elections
Democracy means government by the people. Governments at all levels should have
processes that allow the public to participate, and public officials should consider the
public’s opinions and experiential knowledge. Here are some ways you can engage in
democracy at the municipal level.

• Attend or watch council and school board meetings to stay informed.
• Join public engagement and consultation sessions.
• Reach out to your councillor directly to share your perspective on local issues of
importance.
• Request to speak at your local city or town council – check your municipality’s
website for information and guidelines about how to make a presentation.
• Volunteer for local organizations working on local topics you care about.
• Join municipal committees.
• Attend rallies and demonstrations – if there’s a community demonstration happening
about an issue you care about, showing up is a simple way to help the cause.

For more, read the full RTOERO blog post at rtoero.ca/how-to-engage-in-democracy-between-municipal-elections