1. Become a Member

🎯Join the Network to be contacted by local reps who are ready to take action.

2. Stay Informed & Empowered

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• Gather 2030 – Civic engagement tips, updates & inspiration

• KICLEI Canada – Reports & recommendations for local councils

💡 Simple but powerful: Forward one KICLEI reports to your councillors and watch them Take Action!

3. Show Up In Person

Make your presence known in your community:

• Attend council meetings in person or online

• Wear or bring KICLEI merch to increase visibility

• Support others who are delegating

Wearing KICLEI gear is a simple and effective way to show support for local accountability.

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4. Communicate Effectively

Raise principled, grounded concerns with clarity and confidence.

• Speak respectfully during public delegations

• Use the KICLEI Support Chat (powered by ChatGPT) to help draft emails, letters to council, delegation scripts, or press releases

• Focus your message on local impacts, jurisdiction, and fiscal accountability

• The tool is available 24/7 to guide your writing and advocacy

💡 Need deeper, customized help?
KICLEI now offers paid one-on-one support for preparing:

• Research briefs

• Custom reports

• Delegation supports

• Media support

• Strategic engagement plans

💲 $50/hour – minimum $50 to begin. Most items take 1–2 hours, full advocacy packages may require more.
📄 Request Paid Support Here

All communication should follow our Winning Code of Conduct: respectful, non-partisan, and grounded in fact.

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5. Share What You See

Help amplify what’s happening in your community.

• Clip key moments from council meetings

• Upload them to the KICLEI Canada Facebook page

• Search YouTube for “how to clip and upload videos” — it’s easier than you think!

• Try Our ChatGPT Tool and turn these moments into Letters to the Editor and Press Releases.

6. Take Direct Action

Get involved right now:

• Join our letter-writing campaign using provided templates

• Register for upcoming national and regional Zoom meetings

Every action builds momentum and keeps pressure on officials to respond to the public.

7. Support the Movement

If you’re not ready to act publicly, you can still make a meaningful contribution.

Every donation and every item worn helps strengthen the localist movement.

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