Video Overview III. Power Centers Part I: The Local Governing Body (Mayor & Council) & the School Board See: Citizen Power, Chapter 1 This video contains information about the local governing body and the school board The local governing and legislative body: mayor, city council, and/or county executive or county council Mayors Council Elections & […]

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 The Planning Board (or Planning Commission) The Planning Board makes decisions about the physical spaces in a community. It is usually composed of […]

Video Overview V. Media Literacy in the Search for Solutions See: Citizen Power, Chapter 7 This video contains tips for finding facts you can trust – for example: Look for sites with history of publishing credible information which is cited by news outlets & academic institutions Check out the author’s profile and qualifications – are […]