What matters to you?
Pick the topics you care about — environment, housing, education, health — and we’ll show you the government meetings and councils that handle those issues.
Attend and participate in public meetings
The most direct way to get involved is to show up. Hawaii has over 500 boards, commissions, councils, authorities and task forces that make decisions about everything from housing and land use to education and environmental policy. Every one of these meetings is open to the public — and most welcome public testimony.
You don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need to prepare a speech. You just need to show up, listen, and share your perspective when you’re ready. Your voice is as valid as anyone else’s at the table.
How to get started
- Browse upcoming meetings — find meetings by topic, council, or date
- Sign up for notifications — get alerts when new meetings are posted for councils you care about
- Read the agenda — every meeting page includes the agenda and any available attachments so you know what will be discussed
- Submit testimony — many councils accept written testimony by email before the meeting, so you can participate even if you can’t attend in person
Most meetings offer virtual attendance via Zoom, so you can join from anywhere. Check each meeting’s detail page for the link.
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New to public meetings? Our guides on attending a meeting and how to testify walk you through everything step by step.
Partner with us
Civi.Me is looking for community organizations, cultural groups, libraries, universities, and nonprofits who share our commitment to civic participation. We’re open to co-hosting events, sharing resources, and building tools together.
We only partner with nonpartisan organizations. We don’t take funding or partnerships that come with editorial influence or a political agenda.
We’re especially interested in connecting with
- Libraries and community centers that could host events
- Cultural organizations serving Hawaii’s diverse communities
- University student government associations and civic clubs
- Journalism and media organizations interested in civic data
- Other civic tech projects building complementary tools
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Spread the word
The simplest thing you can do is tell someone. If you know a neighbor, student, or community member who cares about what’s happening in their community but doesn’t know where to start — send them here.
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