Title: How to Get Involved in Local Politics: 13 Steps (with Pictures)
Headings: How to Get Involved in Local Politics
How to Get Involved in Local Politics
Part 1
of 3:
Becoming Active
Part 2
of 3:
Volunteering
Part 3
of 3:
Using Your Voice
Community Q&A
References
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Bridget Connolly
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People get into local politics for reasons as varied as having a say in their community, trying to make a difference, or wanting to change policies they don’t agree with. Getting involved can initially seem daunting if you don’t know where to begin, but with research, volunteering, and using your voice, you can become an involved citizen. Steps
Part 1
of 3: Becoming Active
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Research your elected officials. If you are new in town or just have not paid attention, you may not know who is in charge of your local government. With the whole world at your fingertips, it’s easier than ever to find out. [ 1]
X Trustworthy Source USA.GOV Official website for the United States federal government Go to source
A simple Google search will pull up information about all the elected officials in your community.