Title: Ten Reasons Why We Should Pay Attention to Local Politics – US Represented
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Content: If you talk to your neighbors and friends, even when you talk to strangers, you’ll likely see that they’re worried about many of the same issues you are. After all, you share the same space. 7. Local politics, especially at the state level, determine what happens in schools. Education has played a central role in the health of American culture for some time, and many agree that our schools are in dire straits. Parents and teachers don’t often know what to do about this, but they should know that their local systems have built into them safeguards to protect education. If you’re not happy with state-funded education, the first place to start can be local school board elections. 8. The easiest place to change laws you don’t like is with the local and state government. Luckily, our localities have the ability to change law by petition, and although many cities and localities may try to battle this, slowing average citizens by using a mountain of administrative red tape, eventually, anything with enough support will be given a place on the state or local ballot.