Making Your Voice Heard

Whether we’re fighting for better public transit, historic tax credits, affordable housing, or green infrastructure, Grow Smart RI is working to make Rhode Island work for you. But we can’t do it without you. In our small state, your voice makes a BIG impact — so raise it!  You have many ways to be heard in government: vote, attend public meetings, testify at hearings, and more. Our Advocacy Guide will help you get started.

VOTE

Don’t be caught off guard at the ballot box. Stay up to date on elections coming your way.

Register to Vote and Find Your Local Officials >

FIND / ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS

Look up past and upcoming meetings, plus agendas, minutes, and contact info for public bodies across the state and in your community. >

TESTIFY AT A COMMITTEE MEETING

Find out how you can speak up and share your views at a General Assembly committee meeting >

Checklist for Testifying

HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW

Plus! Here’s a guide to understanding the Anatomy of a Bill, Still confused? Check out this helpful Glossary of Legislative Terms.