How To Get Involved In Local Politics

[@jaytownsend22]

Free Resources: 12 Essential Steps to Prepare for a Campaign runningforofficeacademy.thinkific.com/pages/12-essential-steps-prepare-for-campaign

[@magma9138]

I went to a Town hall - my first - recently. Small turnout, maybe 50 people. Mostly mature/older. It is clear how power mongers and psychos get into these authoritative government positions because few bother to show up and stand up. It is imperative that CRITICAL THINKING, EVERYDAY CITIZENS MUST PARTICIPATE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN COMMUNITIES AND GOVT! IT MUST BE GRASS ROOTS. IT MUST BE NOW.

[@E_Harekrishna]

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[@aryank2000]

I do this all the time

[@jaytownsend22]

@@magma9138 agree. Jay

[@Monica-gj2yx]

I couldn't say it better!

[@samueltexeira2734]

Well said. I am the president of my buildings condo association. It's the exact same thing. Very few of us involved, most of us are good people trying to do the right thing- and there's also a crazy person taking advantage of apathy

[@justmontina]

One of the reasons I decided to run for city Council is because I was attending the city Council meetings, Commissioner meetings and county board meetings and felt like I wanted to do something to help. Every time I ask someone if I could do something, they gave me the runaround. There was an open seat on several boards and my Mayor and Commissioner said they had something else for me to do. I always showed up ready to get engaged and involved and there was nothing. So, I decided to run to put the unity back in my community and to help engage inform and connect our citizens to opportunities to serve.

[@jaytownsend22]

@@justmontina This is awesome. One of the traits voters most appreciate in a candidate is their willingness to lead. Jay

[@ImmortalCombat2028]

I was inspired to get into a career in politics because of a series of un-forgetable dreams that I have had where I was President of the United States. I've started taking these dreams very seriously and stumbled upon this wonderful youtube channel. May everyone who reads this text be filled with the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Mr. Townsend.

[@jaytownsend22]

@@ImmortalCombat2028 You, my friend, are quite welcome. jay

[@AmericanTarantula]

Good luck, it will be hard, but I believe in you! I have the same dream

[@amer1canalex]

Jay,all this information is extremely helpful. Every single video on your channel is rich in knowledge. I don't know why you do what you do,but you are such a big help to those with an interest in politics like myself.

[@jaytownsend22]

@@amer1canalex thank you. You are welcome. A lot of people take to their grave the gold between their ears. I’m going to give all mine away before I pass. J

[@josequinones7395]

I was born in Puerto Rico, first language it’s Spanish so obviously my Spanish more fluent than my English. But I have a strong impulse if I may call it that to be a voice and fight for what I believe and to keep America great. Can I as a Puerto Rican be involved in politics or better yet start a career in politics?

[@jaytownsend22]

Absolutely. It will be easier if you live in a jurisdiction with a sizable number of Puerto Ricans, but you are allowed run run anywhere as long as you are a U.S. Citizen.

[@EthanKretzler-nj1cx]

Hello Mr. Townsend, I’m currently heading into my senior year of high school. Over the past couple of years I have been very engaged in politics. I would love to pursue politics one day and maybe run for office. I plan on buying some books that I found online that really do a deep dive into how the House of Representatives and the Senate. I also plan on majoring in political science in college. I know you have said to keep an open mind and learn as much as you can about the government and how it works. Are there any other crucial areas where you think I should pay more attention to?

[@jaytownsend22]

If you are interested in the Senate or Congress, get in the habit of reading politico, the NYTimes and Wall Street Journal. Read the opinion colums and expose yourself to both liberal and conservative thought. Read the Art of War by Sun Tzu, bioagraphies of Lincoln, Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan--four of the most consequential Presidents since 1860. That's a start. When you need more let me know. Jay

[@danielcax2806]

How dose someone get a prosion in your candidate's cabinet (if they win) like vice mayor or lieutenant governor ?

[@Monica-gj2yx]

Your candidate chooses the people for these positions, whom he/she will best do the job.

[@jaytownsend22]

@@danielcax2806 most Lt. governors are elected, some on their own, in some states paired with the gubernatorial candidate. otherwise the quickest way get in someone’s cabinet is by helping them win or being a close friend of someone who did

[@danielcax2806]

@@jaytownsend22 So networking and proving yourself a virtual asset to the candidate/party ❔

[@jaytownsend22]

@@danielcax2806 vital asset. Not sure what you mean by virtual. That gets you in the door. It doesn’t get you the job. Candidates are particular about their cabinet. They like people who are competent, bright, knowledgeable, sensitive to their political needs, and loyal.

[@danielcax2806]

@@jaytownsend22 I meant value, like as you stated gathering those qualities would make a campaign leader more valuable in his/her chances of getting a cabinet spot.

[@Usopper.D]

Do you have any reading recommendations for this topic?

[@jaytownsend22]

@@Usopper.D Yes. follow your local paper and any other source of information on what is happening in your community. facebook groups. local people who have a following. A non-reading recommendation as well. Find a local service organization that allows you to rub shoulders with influential people in your community. Jay

[@Usopper.D]

@ Thank you so much, happy Thanksgiving🦃

[@jaytownsend22]

@@Usopper.D Also, there are several videos on the you tube channel relevant to running for office and getting involved in politics.

[@moonpie4031]

Best college degrees to maybe get the upper hand in? I'm sure any politcal/government degree goes a long way right?

[@jaytownsend22]

@@moonpie4031 your major does not matter. Study a subject you love. What does matter is the friends you make, and keep. Regardless of your major, join clubs and organizations, study some history, political science, join a speech or debate club, learn to speak well in public and think on your feet.

[@AmericanTarantula]

Sadly, I’m republican and my town is democratic. What should I do?

[@jaytownsend22]

@@AmericanTarantula 1/. Move to a place you can win, or 2/. Fight the good fight at home, rebuild your party by standing for something important and offering voters something they want that they won’t get from Republicans. Jay

[@AmericanTarantula]

@ ok, thanks 🙏

[@SavageJarJar]

It also is very related to the state you are in. If your town is democratic but your state is Republican, you may have an easier time.

[@AmericanTarantula]

@ my town is democratic and my state is too.

[@jaytownsend22]

@@AmericanTarantula In what town do you live? in what state do you live? J