Civic Engagement

Voting & Civic Engagement

Voting in NYC

Voting is an important way for immigrants, including naturalized citizens, to have their voices heard. Learn more about the difference that your voice can make.

Resources for U.S. citizens

The Poll Site Language Assistance Program provides interpretation services in various languages at select poll sites. Click here for a list of participating poll sites.

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Community Boards

Community Boards are the first level of local government and consist of community volunteers appointed by Borough Presidents. They weigh in on matters that affect their community regarding a wide variety of issues.
For more information on community boards and to find your community board, visit the Civic Engagement Commission's Community Board page.

Participatory Budgeting

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. This process is open to all New Yorkers, ages 11 and up, regardless of immigration status.

For more information on the participatory budgeting process, visit the City Council's Participatory Budgeting page and the Civic Engagement Commission's Participatory Budgeting page

Additional Information and Resources

The NYC Civic Engagement Commission was established by New York City voters as an amendment to the City Charter in 2018, with the mission to enhance civic participation, promote civic trust, and strengthen democracy in NYC.
The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan independent city agency that publishes detailed public information about money raised and spent in city elections.
The NYC Board of Elections website provides information on voter registration, upcoming elections, candidates, and more.