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"If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu." Being engaged, active, and informed about the #legislativeprocess is critical to the success of every city, county, and special district in the State of California. Read this compelling piece by League of California Cities Executive Director and CEO Carolyn Coleman, and then visit www.ca-ilg.org to schedule a free appointment to explore how we can help you meet your community's goals. #cities #counties #specialdistricts

Looking for ways to get more informed about and involved with your community? Check out our new guide to Brookline town government, which starts with the basics, like: What is Town Meeting? Who is on the Select Board? And what the heck is the Advisory Committee? https://lnkd.in/eY4qQEDa

🌟 NEW BOOK ALERT!!! We are so grateful for the contributors and supporters who have brought How We Win: Energizing Strategies, Voters, and Agendas to life. This book is a labor of love and a call to action for everyone who believes in a just and democratic future. With the 2024 “Emergency Election” fast approaching, How We Win offers practical tools to mobilize voters, protect democracy, and build long-term social justice movements. The time to act is NOW. Get your copy: EmergencyElection.org #HowWeWin

Here's a survey for sharing your ideas with the white house on improving public participation. It's a great opportunity to give them input, it's also a great way to see how pol.is works - something that's near to civil-pursuit though civil-pursuit would facilitate deeper discussion of the ideas and seeks convergence.  https://lnkd.in/gMzXskJq

It starts at home, then with your immediate area of influence, then your neighborhood, community, city, state, and then country. It starts in your backyard first and foremost...

Every jurisdiction has their particular dynamics. That said, in my experience, any large subdivision whose governing body hasn't expanded in decades inherently can perform day-to-day constituent services as effectively as possible. The challenges facing local government in these days if Federal paralysis is too acute for a circa 1956 governing structure (assuming this article is factually accurate, as I have found Maryland Matters usually is). https://lnkd.in/ettw6XPV

Achieving the ‘Right to Grow’ In Runnymede. Find out how this comprehensive community growing policy was secured, navigating council depts, policies & politics 🌱🌼👇 https://lnkd.in/er78wFue @OU_FASS

What's on the ballot this election? Get informed with PAR Louisiana's Guide to the 2024 Constitutional Amendments. The private, nonprofit research organization Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, has released their guide to the 2024 Amendments. The document covers the potential impact of four constitutional amendments the public will consider on the Dec. 7 ballot - including an amendment related to property taxes. This nonpartisan, educational review helps you understand the issues and proposed changes so you can develop your own positions on each proposition. https://buff.ly/3Onv7Eu

On January 1, Pennsylvania’s new annual reporting requirements went into effect, replacing the previous and longstanding decennial report requirement. These new annual reporting requirements apply to many community associations, which include HOAs and condominiums. In our latest alert, attorneys Stacey MacNeal and Natalie Alexander break down the requirements as well as the repercussions for associations that do not comply. Learn more at the link: https://lnkd.in/eDP4-B_n

As we approach and reflect on the significance of Election Day, we recognize that this moment is just one part of a larger journey toward lasting change and community strength. This document offers guidance on how organizations can respond with resilience, compassion, and purpose, reinforcing that Election Day is neither the beginning nor the end of your work. https://lnkd.in/eK_4k8wu