Title: Ten Reasons Why We Should Pay Attention to Local Politics – US Represented
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Content: 4. If and when your local system is hijacked by those who are considerably richer than average citizens, your local government’s charter is written with safeguards to allow the People to change the laws, rules, and even the functions of government simply by exercising your right to petition, right to vote, and right to freedom of speech. 5. Local politics and local issues often set the precedent for political moves on the state and national level. If you’re concerned about a specific issue, chances are others in your state and the nation are feeling the same way. 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.