Running For Local Office For Dummies Av Dan Gookin

<p><b>Get ready to run for¿and win¿that local election!</b></p><p>In the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community. </p><p>If you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony¿this book has you covered.</p><ul><li>Find out what it¿s like to run for local office as a first-time candidate</li><li>Explore the introspection required and the study necessary to make such a run effective</li><li>Deal with marketing, fundraising, interacting with the public, and dealing with opponents</li><li>Encourage and help others to make a run for local office</li></ul><p>Though only one person ultimately wins a seat, nobody does it without a wide network of support. <i>Running For Local Office For D