Find Ways to Participate in City Government
Provide input online through engage.raleighnc.gov
We want to hear from you. Engage Raleigh is the City’s online engagement platform. Learn about active city projects and share your feedback. Online feedback is a simple way to provide meaningful feedback that staff uses to inform leadership of public desires.
The Raleigh Engagement Network is designed for community groups not tied to a specific location. This includes groups that were formed around similar interests, values, cultures, and social ties. The goal of the network is to expand knowledge of city services and opportunities to participate in the greater Raleigh community.
Current engagement opportunities: Engage with the City
Participate with Boards and Commissions
Many recommendations and decisions are formed through Boards and Commissions. You can attend a meeting and provide public comment, or you can apply to be a Board or Commission member.
Participate at a City Council Meeting
The Raleigh City Council provides a “Public Comment” portion at each bi-monthly Council meeting. The meetings are held every first and third Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. You must sign up in advance to speak.
Stay up to date on what is happening in your community
Sign up for email or text notifications on topics of interest to you. You will be notified about engagement opportunities, project updates, crime alerts, park events, and more delivered right to your phone or computer.
You can find out about upcoming community engagement events through our social channels.
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Other Ways to Participate
Learn how City government works
Attend the Raleigh Neighborhood College where students get an inside look at the services and programs offered by the City of Raleigh and Wake County. Many graduates serve as a resource for their neighbors or go on to become leaders in local neighborhood organizations and government boards and commissions.
Volunteer with the City of Raleigh
Volunteer Raleigh connects people to volunteer opportunities within City departments, City-funded agencies and organizations that provide services to enhance the quality of life for our neighborhoods and communities.
Participate in local elections. This is an important way to ensure your council person represents your desires for the community in which you live.
