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Get Back in the Groove
November 29, 2010
Coming off a 5 day holiday sabbatical, it is hard to get back in the groove, but I need to stay focused. There is so much that has happened in the past week there is not sufficient room on this site to list it all. Legislation is being written faster than a speeding bullet; segue into super heroes, I am still experiencing my “Bullet-deflecting bracelets Wonder Woman” syndrome, even more now.
American Majority believes that change is best made at the local level so we want to give you some helpful hints that will make this process easier for those who wish to help hold elected officials accountable and to build a farm team of future leaders.
Recently American Majority launched its New Leaders Project that will work with local TEA Party leaders from across the nation to identify 10,000 new, credible candidates in advance of the 2011 and 2012 elections. Already the major TEA Party groups in Arkansas have stepped to the plate and said “YES WE WILL”.
I encourage you to gather some folks in your area take advantage of our progams and commit to making sure those elected in the Arkansas School Board elections of 2011 are willing to respect the will of their communities. American Majority Arkansas is ready, willing and able to come alongside and help.
Another way to get engaged is to visit the Arkansas House of Representatives web page and review the bills that have been pre-filed for the 2011 session. If you are a person who likes research and blogging this may be your way of aiding the cause.
Additionally you can step-up by committing to attend public meetings in your area i.e school board, city council, quorum court and if you are really zealous, committee meetings in Little Rock. Meetings are listed on the Arkansas State Legislature web page.
I know here in NWA Cox Communications has just made that easier for citizens to stay abreast of government happenings. A story published in the NWA Times “Cox Communications To Adjust Lineup PUBLIC, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT CHANNELS TO CHANGE” stated that all cable customers in the area will be able to view school board and city council meetings starting December 9th.
If you want more details on how-to’s read “~ WANT TO BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE? HERE’S HOW~”
We had some success here in Miller County (Texarkana), Arkansas. We got the first Republican elected to the County Judge and even withstood an uncalled for re-count in that race. In addition, we helped elect the new Mayor of Texarkana, who is a member and a conservative. He has taken the lead by questioning everything on the budget! He has found what looks like waste and is looking at the entire budget, no sacred cows for him, everyone who wants money will have to come make their case before the Board and face questions and the public’s imput.
We appreciate our American Majority Training and need to schedule some more.