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Everyone underestimates the impact you can make as an elected official on the local level. Here are some local offices you can run for and how they impact your community:1. City Council: City Council members make decisions on zoning, budgets, and city policies. 2. School Board: Joining the school board allows you to shape policies, advocate for students, and contribute to the quality of education in your district.3. County Commissioner: County Commissioners oversee county affairs, from infrastructure projects to public services.4. Mayor: Mayors guide local initiatives, promote economic development, and serve as a voice for their community. 5. Sheriff: Sheriffs shape policing policies, community relations, and the safety measures in your county.6. District Supervisor: District Supervisors oversee local government functions, including budgeting and community services.Running for office is about making a real impact. Learn how to drive change in your community by visiting: newpolitics.org

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Listen up, LinkedIn! 🎧 Have you heard the Tale of Two Cities in New Jersey Public Schools? 🏫Jersey City Together is making a difference by organizing citizens who demand excellent education for all. 👏Learn how they do it and how you can get involved. Check out the link below! 👇#JerseyCityTogether #PublicEducation #OrganizedCitizens #BetterEducationforall

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Being a good citizen means more than just voting. It means serving. We will lose our democracy if more citizens don’t step up and volunteer. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Arts Council, the Parks department, planning, zoning, city council, school board… just serve. It’s your duty as a good citizen.

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love seeing the wisdom of former students out there... Austin Harrison"Memphians should resolve to do what they can to push our local leaders to make Memphis a city that chooses people first. This means holding out-of-town slumlords accountable to ensure they are providing livable and sanitary conditions, especially those slumlords using local, state, or federal housing subsidies. This means reorienting our economic development strategies to foreground Black neighborhoods and other working class communities in order to close our racial wealth gap. This means expanding our existing public Pre-K program to include all families. This means reimagining the way our city views local law enforcement and (most importantly) the way local law enforcement view us. This means so much more, but most importantly, this means all of us getting more engaged politically at the “local-est” of levels. We must ALL resolve to hold our leaders accountable if we want to see this city choose people first.”

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We're launching restorative justice listening circles for our members. These circles provide a safe space to discuss community matters, facilitated by skilled professionals. Members can choose between in-person or virtual circles.Listening circles are a structured way for everyone to speak and be heard, drawing from meaningful historical traditions. Our attendants will learn more about the history. They help groups make decisions, celebrate successes, resolve conflicts, take responsibility, and support each other during challenges. The goal is for everyone to feel secure sharing their thoughts and knowing they are respected by the entire group.Learn more about PSCSW: https://pscsw.org/

THIS IS A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION. Did you know that District Attorneys and Judges are elected positions that can directly impact how justice is served in our neighborhoods? Do you know the School Board decides what kind of education your children receive, the programs they have access to, and how resources are distributed in your community? Do you know who’s responsible for making decisions about Housing in your area—the very people who determine whether affordable housing is built or if gentrification continues?Now is the time to take control of the decisions being made in your community.Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, for “Hey Black Man: Tap In—Get Out and Vote,” an impactful gathering where a panel of Black men and community leaders will discuss why our vote matters and how we can use it to make real change. This isn’t just about politics—it’s about empowering ourselves, our families, and our future.RSVP & SHARE: bit.ly/heyblackman#GETOUTANDVOTE #VOTINGMATTERS #IMPACTTHEVOTE #OAKLAND #ALAMEDACOUNTY

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Our first Trust for Civic Life newsletter is out! In this issue, we talk about Civic Hubs: what they are, why they matter, and what we're learning from them. Not on the mailing list? Follow the link to subscribe.

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Have you subscribed to 𝐈𝐧𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 yet? Join us each month for a conversation about a topic important to policing. We've covered constitutional policing, community engagement, training, and more. Dive into previous issues and receive October's issue by subscribing today: https://hubs.li/Q02RRgKV0

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Libraries fulfill vital role in democracy, enrich our lives.Quote: "Today's librarians still help patrons find information, as they always have, but they are increasingly called on to help evaluate its validity. They are on the front lines of information advocacy - advocates for both openness, in the form of equitable access to educational materials, and privacy, or the right of adults to access information without oversight. From childhood literacy programs to support for small business, public libraries also have a direct economic impact on their local communities". Read more below:

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Hello LinkedIn!We are thrilled to bring you the latest updates, insights, and news from the Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association, right here on LinkedIn. Who Are We?The Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association is a state agency that supports, promotes, and advocates for each of the 14 Sheriffs Offices in the Commonwealth. Our Priorities:1. To protect and enhance the Office of Sheriff.2. To advance legislation for the betterment of the Commonwealth.3. To foster continued education and training for the advancement of our sheriffs and their personnel.4. To support fellow sheriffs in the performance and discharge of their statutory duties.5. To expand evidence-based programming and services for justice involved individuals to improve opportunities for successful re-entry.6. To enhance public awareness about the Office of Sheriff through effective communication, reporting, and transparency. We invite you to connect with us and join the conversation surrounding public safety, community engagement, and the vital role of sheriffs in our great state. Click 'Follow' to stay informed and be a part of the conversation.

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