Potholes, Parks, and Politics: A guide to getting things done locally (without having to run for office yourself)

Every citizen deserves to be heard. This book will show how to use your voice productively.

It gives easy-to-understand guidance for anyone who wants to see change happen in their community. Based on real-life experience as activists and elected officials, the authors explain the most effective strategies for making progress on local issues that matter to the reader.

Whether you seek better roads, a new park, or a particular approach to housing, the tools and techniques in this guidebook will...