We wish you a fun and safe July 4th week, celebrating our independence and the rights we all share, especially my favorite, the right to vote!
July 4th also makes me think of fireworks – where they SHOULD and SHOULDN’T be! So we go back to the BINGO board for O1: Attend a Town Hall Meeting. Especially if you’ve had trouble connecting with your elected officials, your city/county/school or other groups host town hall meetings to engage the community, and they’re a great way to:
- Stay Informed: Get the latest updates on local developments and policies directly from the source.
- Voice Your Opinions: Share your concerns and ideas. Your experience and input can influence important community decisions.
- 🎆DO: Be respectful – remember what your mom said about honey vs. vinegar!
- Meet Your Leaders: See your elected officials in action and ask them questions directly.
- 🎆DON’T: Threaten, harrass, be contentious or divisive. If you have a bone to pick, take another tip from mom – praise in public, criticize in private.
- Connect with Neighbors: Meet fellow residents and build stronger community ties. Start a conversation!
- Stay Engaged: Our previous newsletters provided tools to receive updates from units of government and elected officials. Engage and know your stuff!
Happy serving,