Local elected officials are an underappreciated front in the resistance

[RandySF]

or decades, Republicans have spent their time putting energy into building a network of locally elected officials. ALEC, Americans for Prosperity, and several other Republican groups have put considerable efforts into making sure that local positions, from school boards to county commissions, stay in Republican hands. What these conservative think tanks and lobby groups have known for years is that locally elected officials can make major changes in policy that impacts our day-to-day living.

In some cases, their decisions can impact policies like taxes and revenue. They can make decisions about school improvement plans and curriculum, water and electric programs and availability, and zoning and local safety. Democratic activists have struggled to see how these items can be used to advance a progressive agenda, while conservatives have used these policies to neutralize—and often shame—Democratic efforts to build a more inclusive community.

Now, empowered by series of wins in 2017 and 2018 at the local level, Democratic local officials are implementing sound policies that help improve their municipalities—and also help build strong support for Democratic efforts.


https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2018/12/30/1821980/-Local-elected-officials-are-an-underappreciated-front-in-the-resistance

[Hermit-The-Prog]

1. we need more local democrats

Having more Democrats in local offices can help improve this:

House map, 2018