Title: Ten Reasons Why We Should Pay Attention to Local Politics – US Represented
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Content: For instance, the poorest localities were hit hardest by the recent economic crisis. Still, many of those towns rallied to create new industry and effect change on the local level to solve their problems. 6. With local politics, it’s a lot easier to rally support or opposition for local issues. For instance, if you live in a town with many untended potholes, chances are you’re not the only one angry about it. 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.