Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (c4)
2025 Programs
We inform and activate people about the policies, actions, and achievements of state and local government, empowering everyday Arizonans to use their voices to move the state toward progressive priorities. Using activist tools such as letters to the editor, phone calls, emails, attendance and testimony at public meetings, and community networking, we seek to strengthen democracy at the most local level. Our youth engagement includes an action-oriented Fellowship and peer-led high school voter registration. By emphasizing the responsibilities and powers of local government, we foster attention to voting for every office on the ballot.
2024 Programs
Civic Engagement Beyond Voting has earned credibility through years of year-round engagement and calls to action. We engage through down-ballot focus, public testimony, letters to the editor, and other direct grassroots actions showcasing local elected bodies and their importance, including voter registration events at high schools.
Mission
Civic Engagement Beyond Voting works to engage Arizonans with their state and local government to enact progressive change, by training and empowering them to lift their voices using written, vocal, and online tools.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: AZ
Geographic Coverage by Congressional District:
AZ-01, AZ-06, AZ-07 Geographic Density Focus: Rural / Suburban / Small city (<100k), Urban – Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Youth and Students (aged 17-35), Seniors (aged 65+), Adults (aged 35-65)
Leadership Diversity: Queer-led, Youth-led (aged 15-35), Volunteer-led, Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Volunteer powered - >50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Top Priority Issues: State policy advocacy, Local policy advocacy, Civic engagement
Lead Contact:
Catherine Sigmon, Co-Founder and Co-Director, she/her, cathy@cebv.us
Last Updated: May 23, 2025

