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Local Government Team

Local Government Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the Democracy & Civil/Equal Rights Committee that was formed after the April CRI meeting.

The Leadership Group:

Why Do This:

  • Local leaders learn what the community values from you
  • Decisions are made that impact your day-to-day life
  • Drive policies, spending, quality of life decisions 
  • Keep local government accountable
  • Provide a counterpoint to extremist citizen input

What We Do:

  • Attend township and municipal meetings across counties to observe
  • Review agenda and previous minutes in advance of the meeting. Note: some towns do not post for 1-2 months until the minutes are approved
  • In person, Zoom or YouTube attendance at meetings
  • Document concerns of interest to CRI group (democracy, freedoms, prejudice, elections, immigration, etc.)

Information for Volunteers

  • Join or Comment
  • No prior experience is required
  • You will be given ongoing support via email and monthly meetings
  • Attend local government meetings (Log attendance)
  • Note any concern heard during the meeting
  • Speak during Public Comment if you are interested in participating in your town’s decision-making process (as a resident and not as a rep of Indivisible)
  • Attend ongoing team monthly planned and impromptu support discussions (optional)

Important Developments:

Vineland – Ordinance No. 2025-78 was approved.  This ordinance provides a uniform framework for the review, approval, and oversight of public events held on private property.  Notable items include: No private property may host more than three (3) public events per calendar year under this Ordinance unless permitted by existing zoning regulations or without zoning approval or variance; no permit shall be issued for any public event on a Blackout Date; a complete application must be submitted no later than ninety (90) days before the event date; sanitation standards, including a minimum of four (4) portable toilets per 100 attendees; Organizers shall provide written notice to all property owners and residents within three hundred (300) feet of the event site at least fourteen (14) days before the event. Residents may submit comments or objections in writing up to seven (7) days before the event.

Next Meeting: December 23 at 5:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. See website for details.

Links for Some Town Meetings