The leaders we elect make decisions that affect our daily lives. Elections are our chance to stand up for what matters most to us and to have an impact on the issues that affect us, our families, our communities, and our future. Your vote is your voice.

Here are four reasons why voting is crucial:

• Community Development is Local – Local government officials are directly responsible for the changes made in any community, and their decisions can impact a city for generations.
• Public Safety & Law Enforcement is Local – Mayors, city councils, and county commissioners are the officials ultimately responsible for public safety and law enforcement.
• Numbers Don’t Lie – Every single vote matters in local elections.
• Oversight of Schools is local – The care, management and control of our schools is the responsibility of locally elected school board members.