Local issues. Local facts. Local action.

Cape Cod towns make decisions every week that shape our schools, budgets, zoning, public safety, and long-term future.
Most of these decisions are made in small meetings, by small boards, with very little public visibility.

Citizens of Cape Cod was created to make local government easier to understand — and easier to participate in.

What We Do

1. Explain how your town government works

Every town on the Cape has its own structure: Select Board, School Committee, Planning Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting, and dozens of appointed bodies.
We break down:

Who makes which decisions
How budgets and bylaws are created
When public input is accepted
Where key meetings happen
How to track agendas, minutes, and votes

Clear, direct, factual — no spin, no noise.

2. Identify who represents you

Each town page includes:

Elected and appointed officials
Committee responsibilities
Official contact information
Term lengths and vacancies
Links to source documents

We provide the who, the what, and the record, so you always know who is making decisions for your community.

3. Break down the real issues

From zoning changes to school policies to budget shifts, we summarize what’s happening in plain language:

What the issue actually is
Why it matters
What decisions are being made
When the next vote or meeting is
Where to find the original documents

Facts only. No commentary. No labels. No filters.

4. Help residents participate effectively

You’ll find practical tools for:

Speaking at public meetings
Filing public records requests
Reviewing budgets
Understanding parliamentary procedure
Tracking votes and attendance

Cape Cod towns run on participation.
We make it easier to show up informed and confident.

Stay Connected

If you want updates for your town — meeting alerts, issue summaries, and civic guides — join our free mailing list.

Your information is kept private.
You can choose the towns and topics you care about.

→ [Join for Local Updates]

For Members

Citizens of Cape Cod also has a private members area for vetted local residents who want to take a more active role in community governance.

Members get access to:

In-depth issue briefings
Meeting notes and document packs
Candidate information
Talking points and guidance for public comment
Secure discussion spaces
Tools for coordinating civic action

The public site remains strictly non-partisan and factual.
The members area provides deeper analysis and strategic guidance for those working to strengthen their communities.

→ [Learn More About Membership]

Built by Cape Cod Residents, For Cape Cod Residents

We are independent, volunteer-driven, and focused solely on local issues that affect our towns.

No donors.
No outside organizations.
No national agendas.

Just Cape Cod residents committed to transparency, participation, and better local government.