Every day in cities and towns across the U.S., ordinary people are proving # that democracy CAN still effect positive changes and make society better.

#Activists are making their voices heard. They’re opening up local government, so it’s more transparent. They’re demanding that elected officials and their institutions be more responsive to people’s real needs.

And local elected officials are making government work better, as well. Mayors, town and city council members, county supervisors, and others are turning things around. They’re shining a spotlight on #corruption to end it. They’re finding creative solutions to problems that have gone unsolved for too long. And they’re improving the quality of life for their constituents.

• If you want to advocate more productively with your #localgovernment for causes that matter to you or get something good DONE about an urgent issue…
• If you’ve been elected to local office and need practical guidance on how to serve your community in your new role…
• If you’ve considered running for office and want a “sneak preview” of what being a local elected official would be like,

Check out my 6-hour online course: DOUBLE DIAS – Adventures in Local Government