About us – GoLocal

About Us: Who We Are

Reimagining Civic Engagement At The Local Level.

GoLocal equips communities and governments with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to lead and serve effectively. Through our platform, we help appointed leaders thrive, support governments to build stronger bridges between institutions and communities, and make it easier for everyday people to participate in shaping local policy

Our Work & Mission

Go Local empowers citizens to take active roles in local government by connecting them with opportunities to serve, providing practical training and resources, and fostering a national network of changemakers. We help make local government more accessible, transparent, and representative - one community at a time.

Making Public Service More Accessible

Across the country, residents want to help shape their communities, but too often they don’t know how. The process of getting appointed to a local board or commission is confusing, inconsistent, and in many cases, invisible. Public service shouldn't be out of reach — it should be open, accessible, and transparent.

Our Vision

To increase civic participation in the U.S. by removing barriers and providing tools to make it easier for people to serve their communities.

What We Believe

We believe that public service shouldn’t be out of reach. We believe that when more people can serve, we all benefit. That’s why GoLocal partners with local governments to expand access, improve outreach, and provide citizens with the resources they need to step into leadership.

Our Values