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Political and Civic Involvement Opportunities in Massachusetts
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PACIO is a non-partisan and non-profit organization that seeks to engage citizens of all ages to become involved in civic and political efforts and have a voice in the shaping of policies and laws that will guide our country. ​

​​The CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Tab, where towns are grouped by Congressional Districts, offers many opportunities for civic and non-partisan political involvement:

* Congressional District Look-Up by Town

*  Town Directory -  a Data Base for civic and political contacts.  
Check out your Town Directory website and/or Facebook to see what Board and Committee positions are looking for volunteers, such as Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Historical Commission, Planning Board, ​Zoning Board of Appeals, and so much more!

​* State Government Representation by Town -
Check out the state representative and state senator that represents where you live.
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*Announcements -volunteer/events/involvement opportunities posted by local civic and state political organizations . Citizen's voices -forums, movements, rallies -comes alive as you are given “real time” information when you click on the websites and Facebook pages of various towns who are active in the political process!  See how you can become involved and have a voice in your government !

   ** New Hampshire Primary Candidate Tracker**
Click on 
www.nhpr.org/post/2020-nh-primary-candidate-tracker-where-and-when-see-candidates

for February   schedule of Presidential Primary Candidate Town Halls in New Hampshire up to the New Hampshire Presidential Primary on Tuesday February 11!

 February/March 2020
Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebook Pages and websites post many  events in the Boston area that are now happening : 

(*) "Film: A Towering Task: The Story Of the Peace Corps" on  Sunday March 1  at 2 pm at the  JFK Presidential Library & Museum in Boston;

(*) "Getting to the Point with Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco" on Thursday February 27 at 6 pm at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate;

(*) "Youth Justice Rally" on Thursday February 20 at the State House in Boston;

(*) "February Vacation Week: Kid-Friendly Activities and Programs " from 10 am to 5 pm on  Monday February 17- Friday February 21 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Edward Kennedy Institute for the Senate;

  (*) "9th Annual President's Day Family Festival" on Monday February 17 from 10 am to 4 pm at the  JFK Presidential Library & Museum in Boston;

(*) "Valentine's Day Thank You"  to our climate justice champ legislators on Tuesday February 11 at 10 am at the State House in Boston; 

(*) "Women Power The Vote: Nationwide Day of Action" on Thursday February 6 at 10 am at the State House in Boston;

(*) "Reject the Cover-Up Boston Rally" on Wednesday February 5 at 5:15 pm at Boston Common; 

January 2020 through March 2020
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​Massachusetts Town Political Committees are busy with :    

                     Social Activities
"New Hampshire Primary Results Watch Party"; "Presidential Debate Watch /Viewing Party"; "State of the Union Watch Party"; "Casino Trip";  "Post-Holiday Party"; "New Years Day Open House Party";  "Liberty Breakfast";  "Monthly Speaker Series";  "Conversation Cafe";  Book Clubs; 


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               Community Service Events
"MLK Day of Service"; "Clothing Drive";   "Food Drives";  "Serving Meals"

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                Fundraising Activities
Spring Brunch; "Annual Hero's Brunch";  St. Patrick's Day Dinner"; "Campaign Kick-Off"; "Annual Bowl- A -Thon with T.V. Reality Stars"; "Annual Kennedy Legacy Dinner"; "21st Annual JFK Presidents Day Brunch"; "Lincoln/Reagan Birthday Party;  "Lincoln Day Breakfast"; "Lincoln Day Brunch"; "Annual MLK Luncheon:; "Annual MLK JR. Community Breakfast"; "2020 Chair's Breakfast"; " Annual Breakfast"; Comedy Night;

Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebooks and websites post many civic and political activities that are now happening such as:

                     Civics Activities
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*"Civics Matters Series"; * "Non-Partisan Town Government Civic Forum"; *2019 Singing for Solidarity with Our Immigrant Neighbors"; *"Singing For Social Justice"; *" Register To Vote and Get Free Ice Cream Event"; * " Documentary Screenings on Civic/Political Issues";   * "Local T.V. Talk Series"; * "Education Mailer Events";    * "Citizens Commission Application Form " ; *Listening Sessions" and "StandOuts" for civic and policy issues;  *Town Government 101 Forums;  * "Vigils for Gun Violence Awareness"; * "Vigils: Never Forget The Children at the Border";  *"Rally For Peace";
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                        Political Activities
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​*Campaign, Canvassing, and Civics Training ; ​ * Call legislators to support bills; ​ *Send "postcards" to Congress to express "voice" in pending bills; *Signature Gathering; * Phone Banking; * Campaign/Election Sign Holding;  ​*Candidate Debates,  Forums & Fundraisers   * Political Platform events  * Town Hall meetings on topics such as clean energy , social security,&  health care  with state and local senators, legislators, and candidates.

Civic Forums on  civic and policy issues
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  Election Integrity; Education Equality;  Plastic Bag Ban, Vaping Ban, Social Security, Open Internet Order, Clean Energy, Ranked Choice Voting,  Improving Medicare and Health Care, Immigration, Expanding Mass. Transit Rails, the Opioid Crises, Retail Marijuana, Gun Control ; Transgender Civil Rights; Safe Patient Limits; Massachusetts should/should not be a "Sanctuary State"; Single Payer Health Insurance; Driver License Bill to Stop Licenses for Illegal Immigrants, The Work and Mobility Act.  ​

                        

Boston State House Events Feb 22  Thru  Feb 29

                              Civics for All Ages

​*  Boston's State House has multiple events every week that are open to everyone of all ages! See what topics might interest you and plan on attending an event! 

​** Be alert to when your town is having elections this Spring and Fall for Board of Selectman and Board of Education, or when your city is having elections this fall for Mayor, City Council, and School Committee!   Visit your Town Hall to see how to become an election worker for City Elections. 
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​Civics  and Government 
* Community Engagement -Attorney General Maura Healy's Office offers a series of free webinars on different topics.  "Consumer Rights & Debt Collection" Webinar"  is on Thursday March 5  at 10:30 am.  For more information and viewing 
click on https://www.eventbrite.com/o/office-of-massachusetts-attorney-general-maura-healey-14982552828​   .