You believe in empowering local communities to have greater control over their resources and decision-making processes, fostering a more democratic and sustainable society.
Municipalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of local government and the autonomy of municipalities in the administration of public affairs. It is rooted in the belief that power should be decentralized and that decisions should be made as close as possible to the people they affect. This ideology advocates for the direct participation of citizens in local governance, often through assemblies or councils, to ensure that their voices are heard and their needs are met.
The history of municipalism dates back to ancient times, with the city-states of ancient Greece…
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How might you and your friends contribute to local decision-making to improve equity and inclusion in your community?
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reach out to your local leaders, use social media, and act as a role model for your peers
@9JQ5VWGIndependent4mos4MO
potentially have a voting pool for high schoolers that get voting time
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Show up to our local county meetings and pay attention.
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We would like to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to share issues that effect them and require everyone within policy making to consider everyone else's issues, to come to a more inclusive overall consensus.
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How do you think hands-on community engagement would impact your motivation to participate in governance?
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It would impact it positively. I would definitely be more inclined to participate in governance.
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How would you feel if your personal values were better reflected in the decisions governing your local area?
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I believe it would be better for the community if the personal views of everyone would be taken to account when it comes to local governments since it can directly impact the daily lives of people
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I would feel well-represented and be more likely to contribute to my community.
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I think my area would be better off, at least in my opinion
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What are your thoughts on communities creating their own environmental policies?
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I think that different communities can do their own things but I also think that countries need to stay together and on the same page.
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i mean if it means to actually help the environment.
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I think that it is reasonable for that to happen so they can make hat is right for them.
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How could locally-driven economic development affect your job prospects or those of people you know?
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It could drive people towards a particular career.
@9JQHBRHProgressive4mos4MO
Locally driven economic development can hinder or change your view on certain careers and the local economic developments essentially choose what careers you're able to obtain.
I think that Municipalism could inevitably restrict job opportunities of Omaha residents, as this 'blue island' has many businesses that the rest of conservative Nebraskans don't agree with (Gentleman's clubs, Abortion/Birth Control clinics, drug clinics).
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It could help by more produced cars in the industry.
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Would you trust your neighbors to make good decisions for your community if they were empowered to do so?
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No, they have a different way of seeing life which could result in it not turning out well.
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When it comes to public safety, would localized strategies be more effective, in your opinion?
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Crime is different in all communities. A one-size-fits-all approach doesn't make sense.
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If a local council had the authority to enact rules in your community, do you think this would bring people closer together or drive them apart?
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both, because some people may agree with the rules and some may not.
Depends on the views of the leader and how invasive the rules are, on average I feel driving people apart will be inevitable if a system like this isn't done almost flawlessly.
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How might direct action in your neighborhood improve the lives of its residents?
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What would you do if you had the chance to influence local employment opportunities?
@9KHVS3LIndependent3mos3MO
Support small businesses, create more jobs, and more vocational training
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I would make the minimum wage higher for lower-end businesses and increase taxes for the high-end businesses that have plenty of money to spend.
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How can teenagers contribute to local governance to ensure their perspectives are included in community planning?
@9KY3SC9Republican3mos3MO
make it easier to find out and attend government meetings
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Youth programs such as KYA and taking Government classes in school and getting active in their community.
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What's the most frustrating decision made by distant politicians that you wish your community could tackle?
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The federal government owns a lot of land in Nevada and so has a lot of control over the how it can be used by indigenous peoples and corporate entities.
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