{"id":1216,"date":"2017-10-27T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/?p=1216"},"modified":"2025-09-28T11:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T15:25:33","slug":"oxfords-local-government-how-to-get-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/student-life\/2017\/10\/oxfords-local-government-how-to-get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford’s Local Government: How to Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are 500+ student organizations and countless\u00a0opportunities to get involved on Miami’s campus. But what about in the City of Oxford? Whether you’re here for a few years or have lived here your entire life, you are considered a member of this community!<\/p>\n

So what does that mean?<\/p>\n

You have a\u00a0stake in what happens here! We’ve compiled a few ways for you to learn about what’s going on at the city level in Oxford and to make your voice heard.<\/p>\n

Attend a City Council Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Learn what decisions are being made by attending Oxford City Council meetings<\/strong>. The meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, are open to the public, with an opportunity for public comment at every meeting.\u00a0Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0in the Council Chambers of the Oxford Courthouse, located at 118 W High Street. Oxford residents are encouraged to attend and voice their concerns for their community!<\/p>\n

…Or Watch One Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you aren’t able to attend City Council meetings in person, each one is recorded and posted as a video on the City of Oxford website. Watch the videos<\/a> to stay informed\u00a0<\/strong>on what’s happening in Oxford (and get the early scoop about new businesses coming to Oxford, zoning changes, policy updates and more!).<\/p>\n

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Learn about Upcoming Elections<\/h2>\n

Here’s the run down of the current City Council:<\/p>\n