I'm thinking about getting involved in local government and need beginner's advise.?
915243
I would suggest going to local council/commission meetings in your community and getting well-versed in what issues are important in your community. Go to political action events, get involved in political campaigns, volunteer at the local Chamber of Commerce or tourism bureau (they'd love to have you). In a few years, you might consider running for office! Depending on the size of your community, it could probably be something you can do while still keeping a full time job... (Take note, however, all elected officials are on call AROUND the clock. It is hardly a part time gig...)\n\nYou might also consider talking to some local politicians whom you admire or whose politics you agree with. Ask them how you may be of assistance in their re-election or election efforts...\n\nGood luck!
343266
First have a lot of money, second have a ton of patience, and third have the right spot &#92; location.  After all those are in check you can start the process at your local government offices...get ready for a rude welcoming...
129584
Starting a political career can be done in many ways.  I started by working for many political campaigns, doing whatever they needed done.  Now Im running for a Town Council seat.  The most important part is to keep your name out there and stay very politically active.
286558
get involved in your community.  Sounds like a silly suggestion to give a firefighter LOL. How more involved in the community can you get.\nReally, join a local club that helps the community. Help build a park for kids or help build a home for those in need. Help out at a shelter or can drive.\n\nThen there's gardening or a new sport. Perhaps join a ball team or hockey team (they may have a beer league in your area)\nBe a Big Brother or a Boy Scout leader. Deliver food for Meals On Wheels.\n\nNo matter what you do...\n\nENJOY YOURSELF!
1175092
see your local citizen advice bureau.
172823
Contact your local congressman, and create a relationship with him and his staff.  Express your idea and be persistent.  They are generally responsive of their local constituents, as the ones that contact them are the one's likely to vote.  It wouldn't hurt if you got together with other members of the community to push your view as well.  If it is a very local matter, you can contact city officials and aks if you can include their support and endorsement of your "community action" in lobbying congress.
126183
If it is a non-partisan election the City Secretary can give you all the information about filing and running.  Get serious first.  You will need to call in every favor of every person you have ever met to win.  You need them as volunteers for about a year.  Good lunk.
1106392
I think the only way you can do it is by going on to each Towns/City website and finding out who the local councillors are.
823467
first go to the local pd and find out their position,  planing dept to find out their position, and then if you aren't discouraged, start currying favor with the council. you will get a lot of nimby knee jerk reactions.\n\nfrom these 3 entities, you'll get a pretty good idea how to proceed.
970268
How about if YOU become a candidate.  Run for a local office and learn about yourself and your prospective constituents firsthand!  Quit bellyaching and put yourself on the spot!  Lots of folks complain but few are willing to put up with what a candidate and then the politician has to put up with.
234477
Do the community service.  Trust me on this.
519705
Contact your local govt officials office for some more information on who to speak with
827596
There should be something like a State Election Commission you can address your concern to.  Also, you can usually start with your location city hall for information.
936597
you could become involved in law enforcement. you could work for the city as a police officer or for the state as a DPS officer (aka highway partrol- thats what my dad is and he has worked his way up to SWAT and the EOD (bomb squad) and he absolutely loves  his job).  I dont know how the crime is there so being in law enforcement might not be that fun).
1016997
Go to a citizens advice office, they are brilliant at helping with that sort of thing.
638205
you go to the local council and apply for a lisence to either be a hackney carriege driver or a private driver. they will advise you about the all issues involved.
975103
Surely you have a few ideas considering you were elected in the first place. Someone must think your up for the job. Just be you and the ideas will come flowing out