Of the over 1500 members that call @LocalProgress home, every single one of us has a unique story that brought us into serving our community. Check out the latest video in the LP #LocalStory series to hear just a few of those incredible stories.
Some people enter local politics because of their passion for policy, and some because their community calls them to serve. With over 1500 members in our network, there's a unique story for each one on how they ended up as a local representative.
Hear a few of them 👇
Hear a few of them 👇
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Of the over 1500 members that call @LocalProgress home, every single one of us has a unique story that brought us into serving our community. Check out the latest video in the LP #LocalStory series to hear just a few of those incredible stories.
Want to be a visionary leader? New @PBProject White Paper:@LocalProgress @NewAmericanLP @YoungElected
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January 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Want to be a visionary leader? New @PBProject White Paper:@LocalProgress @NewAmericanLP @YoungElected
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In a surprising twist of humor and unity, Cocoa's council members achieved a unanimous vote, setting the stage for a brighter future for the community.
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#CocoaBrevardCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CommunityTrust #CocoaGovernance #LocalProgress #CivicUnity
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#CocoaBrevardCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CommunityTrust #CocoaGovernance #LocalProgress #CivicUnity
Council Achieves Unanimous Vote on Key Proposal
Council members unanimously approve the proposal with no dissenting votes.
citizenportal.ai
August 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
In a surprising twist of humor and unity, Cocoa's council members achieved a unanimous vote, setting the stage for a brighter future for the community.
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#CocoaBrevardCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CommunityTrust #CocoaGovernance #LocalProgress #CivicUnity
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#CocoaBrevardCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #CommunityTrust #CocoaGovernance #LocalProgress #CivicUnity
Bold new plan for how the federal govt can support cities, from @LocalProgress @popdemoc @thenation
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January 26, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Bold new plan for how the federal govt can support cities, from @LocalProgress @popdemoc @thenation
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Excitement fills the air as University Heights officials unveil progress on a major development project, but what does the future hold for a nearby house?
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#OH #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #UrbanPlanning #LocalProgress
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#OH #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #UrbanPlanning #LocalProgress
Project Team confirms site work and fence installation for upcoming house development
Team progresses with permits and site work for house development plans
citizenportal.ai
July 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Excitement fills the air as University Heights officials unveil progress on a major development project, but what does the future hold for a nearby house?
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#OH #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #UrbanPlanning #LocalProgress
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#OH #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #UrbanPlanning #LocalProgress
Hopeful. Inspired. Energized.
I’m feeling all that and more after spending the weekend in Atlanta with progressive local and state elected officials, building organizing power for positive change across the country.
Thank you LocalProgress, State Innovation Exchange, and rePower for convening us.
I’m feeling all that and more after spending the weekend in Atlanta with progressive local and state elected officials, building organizing power for positive change across the country.
Thank you LocalProgress, State Innovation Exchange, and rePower for convening us.
July 23, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Hopeful. Inspired. Energized.
I’m feeling all that and more after spending the weekend in Atlanta with progressive local and state elected officials, building organizing power for positive change across the country.
Thank you LocalProgress, State Innovation Exchange, and rePower for convening us.
I’m feeling all that and more after spending the weekend in Atlanta with progressive local and state elected officials, building organizing power for positive change across the country.
Thank you LocalProgress, State Innovation Exchange, and rePower for convening us.
A new era begins in Hagerstown as fresh faces take their oaths to serve and elevate community voices in local governance!
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#HagerstownWashingtonCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #CommunityGovernance #HagerstownHousing #YouthInvolvement #LocalProgress
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#HagerstownWashingtonCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #CommunityGovernance #HagerstownHousing #YouthInvolvement #LocalProgress
Hagerstown Officials Sworn In for Housing Authority and Youth Council Roles
Hagerstown officials take oaths to uphold Maryland laws and serve community roles.
citizenportal.ai
August 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
A new era begins in Hagerstown as fresh faces take their oaths to serve and elevate community voices in local governance!
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#HagerstownWashingtonCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #CommunityGovernance #HagerstownHousing #YouthInvolvement #LocalProgress
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#HagerstownWashingtonCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #CommunityGovernance #HagerstownHousing #YouthInvolvement #LocalProgress
Change starts at home. Follow me if you want to join the fight in Portland and help keep our local leaders on track. #localpolitics #localprogress #localpower
In 2017, we only had 6 Democratic trifecta states.
Today, we have 15 Democratic trifecta states and we control even more mayorships and city councils.
There’s enormous opportunity to go on offense to protect our rights & offer a safe-haven to red state residents under threat: indivisible.org/guide
Today, we have 15 Democratic trifecta states and we control even more mayorships and city councils.
There’s enormous opportunity to go on offense to protect our rights & offer a safe-haven to red state residents under threat: indivisible.org/guide
January 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Change starts at home. Follow me if you want to join the fight in Portland and help keep our local leaders on track. #localpolitics #localprogress #localpower
Impressive! @Barcelona_Cat opens 5% of budget to #ParticipatoryBudgeting.@LocalProgress @DemocracyFund
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Barcelona abre el 5% de su inversión a la participación ciudadana
La capital catalana, Badalona, Cerdanyola o Castelldefels abren una nueva tanda de consistorios que consultarán sobre el destino de parte de sus fondos
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January 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Impressive! @Barcelona_Cat opens 5% of budget to #ParticipatoryBudgeting.@LocalProgress @DemocracyFund
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.@AmirForATL is raising the bar for #participatorybudgeting!
$1M allocated by & for a district of 37k residents = $27 per capita.
That’s nearly 2x any city PB in US & 5x #PBNYC.
Thx @bradlander @LocalProgress @PBProject for supporting! Who’s next to match #ATL commitment?
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$1M allocated by & for a district of 37k residents = $27 per capita.
That’s nearly 2x any city PB in US & 5x #PBNYC.
Thx @bradlander @LocalProgress @PBProject for supporting! Who’s next to match #ATL commitment?
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January 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
.@AmirForATL is raising the bar for #participatorybudgeting!
$1M allocated by & for a district of 37k residents = $27 per capita.
That’s nearly 2x any city PB in US & 5x #PBNYC.
Thx @bradlander @LocalProgress @PBProject for supporting! Who’s next to match #ATL commitment?
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$1M allocated by & for a district of 37k residents = $27 per capita.
That’s nearly 2x any city PB in US & 5x #PBNYC.
Thx @bradlander @LocalProgress @PBProject for supporting! Who’s next to match #ATL commitment?
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Vienna's city leaders are celebrating remarkable progress, from revitalized parks to a record-breaking Freedom Festival that brought together thousands of residents!
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#ViennaWoodCounty #WV #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement #ViennaCommunity #LocalProgress
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#ViennaWoodCounty #WV #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement #ViennaCommunity #LocalProgress
Vienna City Council Celebrates Successes and Community Engagement at Recent Meeting
Council acknowledges achievements in parks, events, and community safety over past six months
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July 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Vienna's city leaders are celebrating remarkable progress, from revitalized parks to a record-breaking Freedom Festival that brought together thousands of residents!
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#ViennaWoodCounty #WV #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement #ViennaCommunity #LocalProgress
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#ViennaWoodCounty #WV #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement #ViennaCommunity #LocalProgress
Key Q for @LocalProgress: How do you institutionalize #ParticipatoryBudgeting for the long haul? #PBConf session on that at 2:30
January 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Key Q for @LocalProgress: How do you institutionalize #ParticipatoryBudgeting for the long haul? #PBConf session on that at 2:30
Local govts & communities are going to be very important in the next few years -- in fighting against abuses and in proving that governance for and by working people is possible and works. LocalProgress is hiring a Deputy Legal Director. Join us: localprogress.applytojob.com/apply/qzYcJ9...
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Apply to Deputy Legal Director at Local Progress in Remote.
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November 19, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Local govts & communities are going to be very important in the next few years -- in fighting against abuses and in proving that governance for and by working people is possible and works. LocalProgress is hiring a Deputy Legal Director. Join us: localprogress.applytojob.com/apply/qzYcJ9...
US elected leaders are meeting this weekend. Retweet to ask them to take their cities and states #FossilFree:
🔹Stop all new fossil fuel projects
🔹Transition to 100% renewable energy for all
🔹Divest from fossil fuel companies.
#LP2018 @LocalProgress...
🔹Stop all new fossil fuel projects
🔹Transition to 100% renewable energy for all
🔹Divest from fossil fuel companies.
#LP2018 @LocalProgress...
November 26, 2024 at 9:19 PM
US elected leaders are meeting this weekend. Retweet to ask them to take their cities and states #FossilFree:
🔹Stop all new fossil fuel projects
🔹Transition to 100% renewable energy for all
🔹Divest from fossil fuel companies.
#LP2018 @LocalProgress...
🔹Stop all new fossil fuel projects
🔹Transition to 100% renewable energy for all
🔹Divest from fossil fuel companies.
#LP2018 @LocalProgress...
"When they go low, we go local" ❤️ it! @TheKnope would be proud of you & #PBNYC (+ @PBProject, @LocalProgress
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January 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
"When they go low, we go local" ❤️ it! @TheKnope would be proud of you & #PBNYC (+ @PBProject, @LocalProgress
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An experienced attorney is ready to champion Eastlake's future by honoring Mayor Worley's legacy and fostering community collaboration.
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#OH #LocalProgress #CitizenPortal #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #EastlakeCommunity
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#OH #LocalProgress #CitizenPortal #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #EastlakeCommunity
Attorney commits to advancing community vision in Worley following Mayor Worley's legacy
Attorney pledges support for community progress while honoring former Mayor Worley's contributions.
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April 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
An experienced attorney is ready to champion Eastlake's future by honoring Mayor Worley's legacy and fostering community collaboration.
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#OH #LocalProgress #CitizenPortal #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #EastlakeCommunity
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#OH #LocalProgress #CitizenPortal #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityEngagement #EastlakeCommunity
Exciting new partnership to make govt fines & fees fairer and less exploitative!
So if cities and counties aren’t on this list, are they for fine & fee INJUSTICE?
@LocalProgress @bradlander @MayorInnovation @leagueofcities @gfoa @policylink
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So if cities and counties aren’t on this list, are they for fine & fee INJUSTICE?
@LocalProgress @bradlander @MayorInnovation @leagueofcities @gfoa @policylink
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January 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Exciting new partnership to make govt fines & fees fairer and less exploitative!
So if cities and counties aren’t on this list, are they for fine & fee INJUSTICE?
@LocalProgress @bradlander @MayorInnovation @leagueofcities @gfoa @policylink
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So if cities and counties aren’t on this list, are they for fine & fee INJUSTICE?
@LocalProgress @bradlander @MayorInnovation @leagueofcities @gfoa @policylink
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Proud to join @PB_NYC champs @MMViverito @bradlander @BenKallos @cmenchaca @RitchieTorres at @LocalProgress #LPConvening
January 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Proud to join @PB_NYC champs @MMViverito @bradlander @BenKallos @cmenchaca @RitchieTorres at @LocalProgress #LPConvening
I think @DLCAVA is first person to ask to *buy* a @PB_NYC Rulebook. True passion for democracy at @LocalProgress #LPConvening!
January 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I think @DLCAVA is first person to ask to *buy* a @PB_NYC Rulebook. True passion for democracy at @LocalProgress #LPConvening!
This is what progress looks like when communities come together to strengthen democracy.
#Pawhuska #DemocracyInAction #LocalProgress #ThankYouSteveHolcomb
#Pawhuska #DemocracyInAction #LocalProgress #ThankYouSteveHolcomb
October 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This is what progress looks like when communities come together to strengthen democracy.
#Pawhuska #DemocracyInAction #LocalProgress #ThankYouSteveHolcomb
#Pawhuska #DemocracyInAction #LocalProgress #ThankYouSteveHolcomb
Empowering Communities: Municipal Initiatives
Discover the exciting projects brewing in your municipality! From sustainable development to community outreach, we're committed to serving our members and the municipalities they represent.
#EmpowerCommunities #NSFM #LocalProgress
Discover the exciting projects brewing in your municipality! From sustainable development to community outreach, we're committed to serving our members and the municipalities they represent.
#EmpowerCommunities #NSFM #LocalProgress
June 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Empowering Communities: Municipal Initiatives
Discover the exciting projects brewing in your municipality! From sustainable development to community outreach, we're committed to serving our members and the municipalities they represent.
#EmpowerCommunities #NSFM #LocalProgress
Discover the exciting projects brewing in your municipality! From sustainable development to community outreach, we're committed to serving our members and the municipalities they represent.
#EmpowerCommunities #NSFM #LocalProgress
Coral Gables celebrated a vibrant Investiture Ceremony as Mayor [Name] was sworn in for a third term, pledging unwavering dedication to the community alongside newly elected Commissioner Latta.
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#CoralGablesCounty #FL #LocalProgress #CivicAccountability #CommunityUnity
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#CoralGablesCounty #FL #LocalProgress #CivicAccountability #CommunityUnity
Mayor welcomes Commissioner Latta in Coral Gables swearing-in ceremony
Mayor vows service to Coral Gables as Commissioner Latta expresses gratitude for community support
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April 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Coral Gables celebrated a vibrant Investiture Ceremony as Mayor [Name] was sworn in for a third term, pledging unwavering dedication to the community alongside newly elected Commissioner Latta.
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#CoralGablesCounty #FL #LocalProgress #CivicAccountability #CommunityUnity
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#CoralGablesCounty #FL #LocalProgress #CivicAccountability #CommunityUnity
A new housing project in Fredericksburg aims to tackle the pressing housing shortage in Lebanon County, offering hope amid challenging development conditions.
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#LebanonCounty #PA #LebanonCountyHousing #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #LocalProgress #HousingInitiatives
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#LebanonCounty #PA #LebanonCountyHousing #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #LocalProgress #HousingInitiatives
Developer plans new housing project in Fredericksburg to address local shortage
Developer secures approval for 3.7-acre housing project to combat Fredericksburg's housing shortage.
citizenportal.ai
May 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A new housing project in Fredericksburg aims to tackle the pressing housing shortage in Lebanon County, offering hope amid challenging development conditions.
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#LebanonCounty #PA #LebanonCountyHousing #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #LocalProgress #HousingInitiatives
Get the details!
#LebanonCounty #PA #LebanonCountyHousing #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #LocalProgress #HousingInitiatives
Off to @leagueofcities's #NLCATX to share #ParticipatoryBudgeting experiences w elected officials! @LocalProgress @NationalDMO
January 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Off to @leagueofcities's #NLCATX to share #ParticipatoryBudgeting experiences w elected officials! @LocalProgress @NationalDMO