I have been hammering this message for months now. Why do local votes matter just as much as Presidential votes? Think about it for a minute. You are more likely to know local candidates. They make decisions that affect your daily life. The school board sets the direction of your community's school. The city council makes decisions and distributes your tax dollars.
Just last night in my community there was a hearing about a proposed $500,000 sewer project. This was an opportunity for citizens to ask questions and give their input. The meeting was advertised as required by law. Want to guess how many attended? Sadly, I report that no one came. Not ONE PERSON other than the village board attended! Apathy! Wait until their sewer bills go up 50%. Then, maybe, they'll come yell at the board who had to make a big decision with NO citizen input.
Apathy leads to atrophy, which leads to anarchy. If citizens don't care enough to show up to public meetings or to vote, then they are giving away their rights to whoever does show up. Please show up. Before it's too late. Attend public meetings, go meet the candidates, ask questions, and VOTE.
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