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I think part of the problem is apathy to get involved. There's so much that can be done at the local level that can affect things. Our mayor holds an annual mee

I think part of the problem is apathy to get involved. There's so much that can be done at the local level that can affect things. Our mayor holds an annual meeting with each of the four wards of the city. Just this week the mayor said that last year a total of 350 people attended those meetings. That's 350 out of 52,000. For a once a year meeting to learn about what the city is planning on doing and to give your feedback.

chrisdhoover 7y ago
The democratic process has been captured by a corrupt machine ala Tammany Hall in my city. The state government has been captured by a single party. There is not a lot one can do to foster change. If you pay to play or are part of an equally corrupt neighborhood association you could influence change. Every five years or so the feds make an arrest but the machine keeps running.