Tired of being ignored by your local government?

If you’ve ever filed a complaint with your township board, called about noise violations, or begged your city council to fix a problem only to hear “We’ll look into it” you know how powerless it can feel.

But you’re not powerless.

You just need to get organized.

Why I Made the Playbook

Clutch Justice is all about giving real people practical tools, not just rants on social media.

I built the Citizen’s Playbook Toolkit to help anyone demand real accountability, step by step.

What’s Inside

This is not just a generic “how to complain” guide. It’s a full digital bundle, including:

  • A 30+ page workbook and treasure trove of .doc templates breaking down exactly how to document issues, use FOIA laws, and escalate when local leaders won’t act. 
  • Editable FOIA request & appeal letter templates. Complaint and oversight escalation letters to take your issue up the chain. 
  • Tips and tricks for logging every contact, request, and “we’ll get back to you.” 
  • Ready-to-use press release and petition templates make life easier.
  • A neighborhood organizing pointers to rally your block. 
  • Action checklists, planning worksheets, and more.

Who It’s For

This toolkit is helpful for:

  • A community residents fed up with noise, junk, or code enforcement excuses. 
  • Small neighborhood groups trying to shine a light on local corruption. 
  • New citizen journalists, organizers, or anyone serious about local oversight.

How It Works

It’s all plug-and-play! Download it. Fill in the blanks. Track everything.

Push back if they stonewall you.

This is how you turn “We’ll look into it” into “They did something about it.”

Last Update: October 5, 2025