How to Participate
9 ways you can engage in local & state government
This is your city, your state and you can have a hand in what gets done on your behalf. In fact, it is both your duty and right to actively participate in state and local government. Below are nine of the most basic ways you can engage and be more involved in what happens in the Capital City or Rhode Island as a whole.
1. Vote
Registering and finding out when you vote is as easy as 1-2-3! Remember: Your vote is your voice!
Get voter registration 4112. Connect
Engage with your Council member! It's as simple as attending a Council meeting or community event.
Council Meetings Schedule3. Budget
Explore how the budget is used to provide the services needed to keep Providence running.
View The Budget4. Learn
What is an ordinance? How does it become Law? Check out or Citizens Guide to the legislative process here.
The Legislative Process5. Follow
Sign up for automatic email alerts from the Providence City Clerk's office and never miss a notification for a council or committee meeting.
Sign up here6. Research
Want to read an existing ordinance? Search the Providence RI Code of Ordinances here.
Read the City Ordinances7. Develop
Learn about what CDBG (Community Develop Block Grant) funds are and how they are used.
Learn About CDBG Here8. Ask
Here you can find a collection of the most frequently asked questions in regards to how the City Council operates.
FAQ9. Track
Your taxes fund and support various city services. Track how those dollars are used in the City's annual budget by visiting the Open Data Portal.
Open Data PortalHave More Questions?
We probably have the answers. Check out some of the most frequently asked questions from our constituents here