Publisher's Synopsis
As a beginner's guide, How to get Elected to State & Local Office, serves as a "how to" manual for someone who is interested in running for office for the first time or a candidate looking to improve the way they campaign. It offers advice on the most effective and efficient use of both time and money in a bid for a local office whether that office is a paying office or not.How to get Elected to State & Local Office provides a realistic approach that begins with advice on community activism, includes tips on fundraising, volunteers, creating a winning strategy, executing the hard work necessary day to day in a campaign and so much more.This book is a practical guide for the idealist. It's written for the person who believes in an inclusive democracy and is committed to working to improve the lives of people beginning with our communities.