About us – GoLocal

About Us: Who We Are

Reimagining Civic Engagement At The Local Level.

Through our community, 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 Mission to Build Stronger Communities

GoLocal empowers people to participate confidently in local governance and supports governments in strengthening boards and commissions. We provide practical resources, trainings, and a peer community that make local government more accessible, transparent, and representative.

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.

About GoLocal

Change Starts With You

GoLocal is a nationwide community that brings together citizens, board and commission members, and local leaders to learn from one another, share practical knowledge, and strengthen local government.

Inside the GoLocal community, you can connect with peers, learn from others’ experiences, and access valuable resources to help you make a difference in your community.

Making Public Service More Accessible

Across the country, residents want to help shape their communities, but too often they lack clear guidance on how local boards and commissions work or what effective participation looks like. Government processes can feel confusing, inconsistent, and difficult to navigate, especially for those new to public service. Public service should not be out of reach, it should be accessible and supported.

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.