Got a passion for policy or a knack for public service? Renton's calling all civic-minded folks to step up and shape their city. The local government is making a play for residents to get involved by applying their voice and expertise on boards, commissions, and committees.

Whether you've got an urge to chime in at a council meeting with a public comment or wanna roll up your sleeves and volunteer, there's a place for you in the trenches of town hall, according to the  City of Renton.

The city's roster of boards and committees isn't just for show, these groups are cranking out advice and decisions that lay the groundwork for policies affecting everything from parks to parking lots, and they need your two cents. The mayor and councilmembers, not to mention the city staff, lean on these advisory bodies for the 411 on specialized topics – and let's face it, who better to serve up that slice of local wisdom than those who walk the walk down Renton's streets?

Interested in pitching in? Here's what Renton's official announcement teases: "There are several ways for community members to participate in the civic process." Now that's what you call an engraved invite to democracy. From wielding influence in developmental strategies to knee-deep involvement in neighborhood schemes, the city's boards, commissions, and committees are engines of engagement, and they're revving for more horsepower.