Running For Local Office For Dummies - Dan Gookin - Bog

Get ready to run for--and win--that local election!

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.

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.
* Find out what it's like to run for local office as a first-time candidate
* Explore the introspection required and the study necessary to make such a run effective
* Deal with marketing, fundraising, interacting with the public, and dealing with opponents
* Encourage and help others to make a run for local office

Though only one person ultimately wins a seat, nobody does it without a wide network of support. Running For Local Office For Dummies is your ticket to navigating every step on the road to winning that election.