In the month of June we are reclaiming our voices. For this week’s #WorkYourPlan Wednesday I’m taking a step towards one of my action items - to be more informed about local government. We're going to learn why local elections matter and how we become informed voters from my friend, Eshe Pickett, a community activist & an engineer. We will address advocacy, elections and our laws. In this episode we discuss... Why local elections matter and how we become informed voters How the different elected offices impact our daily life Why we need to start engaging our children early Other ways besides voting to be involved in the political process How do the different branches of government affect economic and racial inequality? Resources to help us navigate the system *** Quotes "Politicians pay attention to people who can vote them out of office." - Eshe Pickett "There's always got to be some piece of you that's connected to the greater good and when you have no connection and all you're seeing is the negative that's when you have hopelessness. I maintain hope because I'm involved." - Eshe Pickett *** Show Notes: James 2:14-26 "Faith without works is dead." Book: All Politics Is Local: And Other Rules of the Game by Thomas P. O'Neill and Gary Hymel Knock Down the House Documentary on Netflix Arizona azsos.gov recorder.maricopa.gov https://www.azcourts.gov/jpr (Judicial Performance Review - AZ) Poll Workers: https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/pollworkerrecruitment.aspx azredistricting.org Attend a session on the Independent Redistricting Commission azcleanelections.gov acluaz.org https://ld17dems.org/voter-information/ (My Legislative District) National whenweallvote.org https://ballotpedia.org citizenuniversity.us https://www.innocenceproject.org/ Leadership Programs in AZ: https://arizonalist.org https://az.emergeamerica.org https://flinn.org/civic-leadership/programs/flinn-brown-fellowship https://www.valleyleadership.org @eshenayo @kendratillman @strongherme *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing [email protected].