K–6Civic Lab
Local Government
How your city works
Jorah
SylviaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Otis · Weber
- Materials needed
- Civic Engagement Notebook
- How Local Government Works — Citizen Guide Book
- Portable Folding Tote Bag
Why this skill rocks
You learn how your city makes decisions, like where new parks go or how to keep streets safe, so you can help make your neighborhood even better. You get to be a community helper!
2034Where this could take you
By 2034, you could be a young leader helping your city prepare for the Olympics, making sure everything runs smoothly and that the games benefit everyone in Salt Lake City.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Civic Engagement Notebook
RequiredUse this to draft your public comment, take notes at City Council meetings, and log your email correspondence with officials — keeping everything in one place builds your civic paper trail.
How Local Government Works — Citizen Guide Book
RequiredA plain-English reference explaining city councils, budgets, ordinances, and how residents can influence decisions — great background reading before your first meeting.
Portable Folding Tote Bag
Optional for carrying printed agendas, handouts, and your notebook to City Hall meetings or neighborhood council events without looking scrambled.