This week I got a little involved in an issue before our local school board and one of their sponsored charter schools that my daughter attends. I talked to my state representative (former school board member) about it and made a couple calls to board members. But I didn’t feel very effective. I wasn’t very knowledgeable and was aware that I didn’t have much of a relationship with board members or the superintendent. If an issue came up with the city, it would be much the same.
It made me realize that I need to spend a little more of my time and energy each week on civic stuff. So I decided to help the local league of women voters get their web site revamped. And tonight I might get back on the board of the citizens online group I helped found.