Community Engagement | City of Owen Sound

The City of Owen Sound recognizes that engaged citizens make communities stronger, healthier and better able to meet the needs of the people who live and work in them. The City is committed to promoting active and ongoing citizen engagement to connect individuals with a shared sense of purpose, for creative problem-solving, and community building.

We recognize the importance of involving citizens in the development of policy, programs and services and are committed to ensuring there is a range of opportunities for the community to become knowledgeable about local government and actively involved in civic life.

It is important that our policies, programs and the decisions of Council reflect the diverse voices, ideas and opinions of our community. Our community engagement practices are guided by the City's Community Engagement Policy and internal toolkit to help plan and evaluate public feedback.

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Visit OurCity - Community Engagement Headquarters

OurCity is an online platform intended to engage and involve community members in ongoing City projects. The interactive space invites you to get involved with your community by sharing your feedback, ideas, and questions on current projects, initiatives, and services.

OurCity Owen Sound

Get Involved Through Council and Committee Meetings

There are many ways the public can engage with City decisions through Council and Committee meetings:

Serve on a committee as a volunteer member
Attend meetings that are open to the public to listen and stay informed
Speak at a meeting to share your views directly with Council or Committee members
Submit a letter to be included on a meeting agenda
- To submit written comments for a meeting, send them to:
- Briana Bloomfield, City Clerk
  bbloomfield@owensound.ca
  808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4
- Letters must be easy to read, include your name and contact information, and clearly state that they are intended for a Council or Committee agenda.

For more details on how to participate in a Council or Committee meeting, check out our Public Participation in Council Meetings Explained guide.

Other Ways to Connect

Have questions or need assistance? Call us at 519-376-1440

Want to report an issue for service request? Submit a Report A Concern form.

Need to connect directly with an elected City official? Visit the Council page or email council@owensound.ca