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<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">The 2016 presidential race is underway. Don&#8217;t worry&#8212;even if you don&#8217;t have a horse in the race for the Commander in Chief, there is still a lot a small business owner can do at a local level to make a difference.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="">Here are a few tips to get involved in <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Involved-in-Local-Politics?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=tips-for-franchisees-to-get-involved-in-local-politics-2922" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">local politics</a>:</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Be informed</strong></span></div><div><span style="">Before getting involved in politics at any level, it&#8217;s important to know what you&#8217;re talking about. That includes knowing what issues are important to you and your business, and what&#8217;s going on in the community and world. Once you are informed and educated on the topics, then you can make an informed and educated decision about the type of political arena you want to enter.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Run for office</strong></span></div><div><span style="">You don&#8217;t have to be running in a national race to run for office. Local government is a great way to get involved and get your voice heard. From city council to the school board and public works, there are numerous opportunities to find a place in government.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="">To run for office, there are registration requirements and campaigns to consider, but it&#8217;s about spending the time to get out there and meet with the people to get your point across.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Work for a campaign</strong></span></div><div><span style="">If running for government isn&#8217;t your thing, there are always opportunities to work for a political campaign. From hitting the pavement and spreading the word to having more responsibility, local elections still require manpower.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Volunteer on a board or commission</strong></span></div><div><span style="">One way to get involved is volunteering your time to a local board or commission. This is a great way to get your feet wet and start interacting with the political system. Another benefit of volunteering is being able to choose what interests you to really spend your time effectively.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Join your local political party</strong></span></div><div><span style="">Even when it&#8217;s not election season, there are still opportunities to throw your hat into local politics. By joining your local political party, you will be kept up-to-date with the happening of the state of politics on a local level. In addition to being in the know, there are also opportunities to run for positions within many organizations.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Become a member of a local business association</strong></span></div><div><span style="">Just like the powerful lobbyists of Capitol Hill, business associations still have political pull at the local level. Joining a local business association can provide a franchisee with the opportunity to get their issues in front of the policy makers. In addition to that, it&#8217;s also a great networking opportunity.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Donate</strong></span></div><div><span style="">Money talks. Donate to legislatures who represent you and your business needs. It&#8217;s a great way to help the cause.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Be a poll watcher</strong></span></div><div><span style="">If jumping into the political ring isn&#8217;t for you, there are ways to participate without having to pick a side. Volunteering to be a poll watcher or vote counter is a way to get involved at the local level. It&#8217;s providing a service and helping the local government elect the next leaders.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Attend community and open city council meetings</strong></span></div><div><span style="">Being an informed citizen is one of the biggest responsibilities someone can have. Attending community and open city council meetings allows you to stay informed and learn about what&#8217;s happening in the community around you. Often time&#8217;s, local lawmakers will take into account the needs of community members.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Go to social events with local politicians</strong></span></div><div><span style="">In politics, sometimes it&#8217;s all about whom you know. That&#8217;s why attending social events and rubbing elbows with local politicians and the politically connected is a great way to be introduced into the local political scene. Who knows? You may just meet someone who can help advance your political aspirations.</span></div>

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