Civic Engagement thoughts and the Trenton Elections 2018
I am passionate about meeting people, developing relationships and building a better community through civic engagement.
Have a look at some of my efforts and get in touch about your thoughts, I prefer to meet over a meal or beverages.
Citizens Campaign
Trenton Cycling Revolution
Capital City Skatepark
Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce
MLK Day of Service Social Cleanup
Kiwanis Club of Trenton
Mercer Space
Library Boxes
Website
Soundcloud
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Democracy is an often a forgotten word so I encourage you to have a look at how Merriam - Webster’s describes it.
One of the essentials for democracy to work is engagement by the masses. Sorry to be repetitive, but in Trenton the Capital City of New Jersey we have a population of ~80k people with ~40k eligible to vote, unfortunately ~10K exercised this right in the 2014 Elections.
I encourage you to verify your eliglbility to vote. “Purging of the Voter Rolls” is a tactic often used in politics. After verification, exercise that right to vote and for a bit more encouragement consider this from the website How Stuff Works.
“Initially, only white men wealthy enough to own land could vote, then all white men, then African-American men. It wasn't until 1920 that women gained the right to vote, and because of post-Reconstruction Jim Crow laws, blacks were effectively barred from voting until the 1960s. Jayaprakash argues that it wasn't until the mid-1990s, when the National Voter Registration Act came into effect, that most Americans enjoyed wide access to exercise their right to vote”
Currently over 25 Candidates have taken the steps to qualify and campaign for office in Trenton’s Elections. I appalude each of them for taking action in an effort to lead Trenton. I also expect that their motives are to seek the best for Trenton and all of the inhabitants.
In addition I would like for all of the Candidates to consider the magnitude of what they are embarking on. In this cultural age Elected Officials are celebrities and should be comfortable with this fact.
Remember Trenton is the Capital of the most densely populated state in the country and the most culturally diverse not to mention one of the wealthiest.
If elected your responsibilities will be much broader and deeper than most people including myself can imagine. This position is more than events and photo opportunities. You will be leading and representing tens of thousands of people in a global marketplace therefore expectations are for you to be “on point” at all times. This includes when Independent Journalists are seeking your thoughts.
If you are not ready, unsure or apprehensive please do yourself, your loved ones all of the people in Trenton NJ and beyond a favor and reconsider. The power of the position and all of the “glamourous facade” is nothing compared to the attention you will receive if you lack the ability needed in the position.
Remember you can serve the community in various ways, “Everybody can’t be on top.” Pop Life - Prince