Running For Local Office For Dummies

Book Description Get ready to run for—and win—that local election!
In the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community. 
If you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony—this book has you covered.

• Find out what it’s like to run for local office as a first-time candidate
• Explore the introspection required and the study necessary to make such a run effective
• Deal with marketing, fundraising, interacting with the public, and dealing with opponents
• Encourage and help others to make a run for local office

Though only one person ultimately wins a seat, nobody does it without a wide network of support. Running For Local Office For Dummies is your ticket to navigating every step on the road to winning that election.
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Content

Part 1: Hail, Future Caesar
Chapter 1: Who Runs for Public Office
Chapter 2: Local Office Choices
Chapter 3: Other Ways to Get Involved

Part 2: Before You Run
Chapter 4: Know Yourself
Chapter 5: Research the Position
Chapter 6: Consider Your Competition
Chapter 7: Know the Voters
Chapter 8: Ready to Run

Part 3: The Campaign
Chapter 9: Gather Your Assets
Chapter 10: Your Campaign Brand
Chapter 11: Money Stuff
Chapter 12: Communications
Chapter 13: The Campaign
Chapter 14: Election Day

Part 4: In Office
Chapter 15: Know the Law
Chapter 16: Public Service
Chapter 17: At a Public Meeting
Chapter 18: Decisions: Who to Tick Off?
Chapter 19: Your Reelection

Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 20: Ten Common Campaign Mistakes
Chapter 21: Ten Ups and Downs
Chapter 22: Ten Frustrations of an Elected Official