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    Civic engagement is at the heart of the Arlington Way. Find a way to make a difference in your community.

    Join your civic association
    The core of all neighborhood activity, events & issues – there’s one in every corner of Arlington.

    Serve on an advisory group
    Take stewardship to the next level. 50+ boards & commissions advise the County Board on policy matters. image of video icon Learn more
    » Submit an application

    Attend Neighborhood College
    It’s back-to-school time for those interested in getting involved with neighborhood issues.

    Help with election
    More than 600 citizens serve as election officers at Arlington polls on Election Days.
    » Read FAQs

    Serve during emergencies
    Join a group of leaders who help coordinate community members in emergency preparedness & response.

    Watch County Board meetings
    One of the easiest ways to learn more about how your community and government works!

    Watch Rosemary Ciotti, chair of Arlington County Planning Commission, talk about civic engagement.

    image of video icon Day in the life of Benjamin Thurtchley: Congressional staffer by day, volunteer citizenship instructor by night.

    image of video icon Meet Elisa Ortiz, Transportation Commission member. She believes in "creating community change from the ground up."

     

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