Platform
Understand what your local government is doing — and why it matters.
See what's happening in public meetings, read plain-language summaries, and follow the issues shaping your community.
Currently focused on San José and Santa Clara County.
Built to make local civic decisions more transparent and accessible.
Understand how local issues move.
What CivicCause is
Meetings
Track public meetings, agendas, and decisions that shape local policy.
Issues & Causes
Follow issues over time so you can see movement, not just headlines.
Leaders & Organizations
Understand who is involved, what they are saying, and where influence is concentrated.
AI Civic Summaries
Get plain-language summaries to quickly understand what matters to residents.
How to use it
- Choose your county or city civic network.
- Follow the issues, meetings, and public bodies you care about.
- Use summaries and source links to understand where your voice matters.
Choose your civic network
Stay connected
Read the weekly brief, explore civic pages, and learn how decisions move from agenda to action.
Trust, transparency, and contact