Public Participation
How to Give Public Comment
If you are interested in sharing your thoughts with the City on a certain project or program, follow the steps in this guide to have your voice heard!
Public Outreach & Engagement Calendar
Easily find information about City events and meetings.
Democracy Vouchers
Donate to campaigns and/or run for elected positions with public support through this unique program.
Register to Vote
Learn more about who can register to vote in Washington and how to register online, by mail, or in-person in King County.
Civic Leadership
People's Academy for Community Engagement
Learn how city government works, build your leadership skills, and practice strategies for making your voice heard.
Community Liaisons
Interested in helping your underrepresented community? Consider becoming a Community Liason, a paid independent contractor for the City of Seattle.
Boards and Commissions
Join a City of Seattle board or commission and influence decisions affecting the city by providing advice and feedback.
Seattle Arts Leadership Team (SALT)
This professional development program offers workshops, networking, and training for artists and arts administrators.
Community Improvements
Adopt-A-Street
Gather your neighbors and pledge to adopt a section of street in Seattle and receive free cleanup and safety supplies.
Adopt-A-Drain
Join volunteers across the city to maintain storm drains by keeping a drain surface clear of leaves and other debris year-round.
How to Organize a Neighborhood Walk
Organize a neighborhood walk to bring your community and the City together to talk about concerns in your neighborhood.
How to Conduct a Community Project
Use this step-by-step guide to bring your neighbors together to design a community project.
Trees for Neighborhoods
Apply to receive free trees for your neighborhood and get help selecting the right tree and planting location.
Community Building
Neighborhood Block Parties
Apply for a free permit to close a neighborhood street and use the right of way to host a party for neighbors.
P-Patch Community Gardening
Get involved with your neighborhood p-patch through gardening or volunteer work.
Neighbor Day
Reach out and connect with your neighbors during this annual celebration.
Neighborhood Safety
Block Watch
Join or start a Block Watch to encourage safety in your neighborhood.
Living Room Conversations
These conversations are designed to bring together local community members and police officers to discuss neighborhood safety concerns.
Night Out
Participate in this national event designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, increase neighborhood support in anti-crime efforts, and unite our communities.
Safe Routes to School
Sign up to get free transportation-themed incentives/swag to help encourage more families and kids to walk/bike to and from school.
Police Explorers
Youth between the ages of 14 and 21 can join this program to gain working knowledge of police work and develop leadership skills.