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Residents can influence local decisions by engaging with city staff and council members.
Contacting planning and zoning commissions early is effective for zoning-related issues.
Attending council subcommittees or community board meetings allows for input on preliminary projects.
Organizing with neighbors and presenting potential solutions can strengthen your position.
Residents who want to have their voice heard at city hall on a local issue can find success using various options.
Here are several ways the members of the public can have their voice heard by city council members or city staff.
Know your goal
Ask yourself what you’re trying to achieve.
If it is a zoning issue, get involved with your city’s planning and zoning commission board early on. Each city

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