Build With Paterson

Volunteer for a defined civic role.

Community involvement should produce useful information, stronger policy and measurable neighborhood outcomes—not just campaign activity.

Community Roles

Choose where your experience can help

These roles can support policy development and public engagement while formal campaign activity remains subject to applicable election law.

Help document neighborhood conditions, service patterns and resident priorities without collecting protected personal information.

Help map public resources, landlord participation and common housing barriers.

Connect schools, families, employers, training and recreation opportunities.

Map corridor needs, vacant storefront issues and local business barriers.

Support resident safety, mobility, cleanliness and public-space audits.

Help make public-facing civic information understandable and accessible across languages.

Review ordinances, public documents, budgets and implementation standards in plain language.

Help convert resident ideas into clear, cost-aware neighborhood proposals.

Email info@addison4paterson.com with the role that interests you and your ward, if you wish to share it.