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This page provides you with information you can use to get more "engaged" in District of Columbia issues. The page will be updated regularly. Please contact us if you would like to suggest additions to this page.

Learn more about the District of Columbia

• DC Vote is an educational and advocacy organization dedicated to securing full voting representation in Congress for the residents of the District of Columbia. Its website is full of information about the District, including history and links to the websites of other organizations working to improve life in the District.
• DCist is a website about the Washington, D.C. area and everything that happens there. In addition to regular updates regarding local news, entertainment, culture, etc., DCist maintains a comprehensive list of links to local media websites and websites related to food, arts, politics, and D.C. services.
• The District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce website contains a wealth of information about things to do in the District, including museums, monuments, restaurants, accommodations, and activities.
• DC.gov is the website of the District of Columbia Government. The site provides a wealth of information on city services and community meetings.

• Chancellor of District Public Schools - the Chancellor is the District's Executive in charge of all the public schools.
  
• Board of Education--The Board of Education has five elected members, four appointed members, and two student representatives.
• Mayor of the District of Columbia--the Mayor is the District's Chief Executive. Click here to view the Mayor's cabinet, or here for a complete list of government officials.
• Council of the District of Columbia--The DC Council has 13 elected members, one from each of the eight wards and five elected at-large.
• US Congressional Representative, Delegate
• "Shadow" Congressional Delegation--DC residents elect two shadow senators, and one shadow representative.
• Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs)--ANCs consider a wide range of policies and programs affecting their neighborhoods, including traffic, parking, recreation, street improvements, liquor licenses, zoning, economic development, police protection, sanitation and trash collection, and the District's annual budget.