Video Overview

III. Power Centers

Part II: The Planning Board & the Local Political Party

See: Citizen Power, Chapter 1

This video contains information about the planning board and local political parties

1. The Planning Board (or Planning Commission)
   • The Planning Board makes decisions about the physical spaces in a community. It is usually composed of some elected and some appointed members.
   • The Planning board is responsible for generating and revising a master plan for the town/city
2. Local Political Parties
   • Representatives are elected locally and control endorsements, candidacies, and (often) appointments to government positions
   • Party Committee Member is an easily accessible “entry level” for elected office
   • For information on local political parties in your community, visit the Association of Democratic Committees or the Republican State Leadership