All residents of New Haven and Hamden are represented by a Mayor, an Alder or Legislative Council Member, a State Representative, a State Senator, a US Representative and two US Senators.

Join a Community Management Team or Neighborhood Association.

Connecticut offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Connecticut by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office.

Exercise your right to vote.  Communities with high voter turnout get increased attention from their elected officials.

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City and State government depends upon the involvement of residents who serve in volunteer capacities on local and state boards and commissions. 

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You might be the best person to represent your community.  Consider running for office.