GOOD Citizenship Task 14: Invite a City Council Member to Speak to Your Group #30DaysofGOOD

 If you belong to an organized group of any kind, invite a city council member to come speak. Most politicians like to be heard and seen, and most will welcome the chance to speak to organized groups of citizens who, as a bloc, can offer attention and feedback.

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People Are Awesome: Politicians Slash Gas Prices for Needy Drivers

A small community in Florida is getting a Valentine’s Day, thanks to politicians interested spurring a sense of community. An energized county commissioner, Jose “Pepe” Diaz, is spearheading an effort to encourage local businesses to care for their communities. Diaz and nonprofit group Neighbors 4 Neighbors convinced a Sweetwater gas station to offer gas for the insanely low price of $2.14 per gallon today (get it?). 

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[thesochillnetwork]

Yes, for the love of god yes

[tanya77]

YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES.

[theatlanticvideo]

this would be awesome.

[good]

Talk about government transparency.