Our purpose
Make it less confusing to find where to start when a local concern crosses town, village, county, or state responsibilities.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A compass for local civic information.
Civic Compass is an educational project focused on helping Long Island residents find official starting points for local concerns.
Our principles
- Prefer official resources.
- Be transparent when responsibility is uncertain.
- Keep the user in control of messages and actions.
- Minimize unnecessary personal information.
Privacy and limitations
No account is needed. Optional location uses your browser's permission prompt. Selected photos are previewed on your device and aren't uploaded by this site. The total visit counter is provided by a third-party counter service. This is not an official government website and is not endorsed by a government agency.