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Becoming More Politically Active

After my homeowner's taxes went up again a few years ago, I realized that I needed to do something to make things right. I was tired of sitting idly by and watching rules and regulations change before my eyes, so I chose to throw my hat into the political arena. I didn't win my bid for city council, but I did raise awareness for a few key issues plaguing our community. I decided to make a blog for other homeowners who might be interested in getting into politics, so that you can change your community for the better each and every day.

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Home-Schooled: How Being A Mother Taught Kathy Hamilton What It Takes To Be A Political Tigress

16 December 2015
 Categories: Government & Politics, Blog

Amid the shock-and-talk of Kathy Hamilton's recent decision to step down as chairwoman of the College of DuPage (COD) board, one thing is certainly clear: This is not the last the world has seen of Katharine Hamilton. Not by a long shot. Elected to the board in April 2013 -- to the applause of many (and to the chagrin of a select few) -- Hamilton spent the next two years of what would have been a six-year term making numerous reforms within the college, reforms that included the firing of then-President Robert Breuder, a change in management at the college's radio station and the shutdown of the campus's restaurant Waterleaf, all of which were involved in various scandals over the years. Read More …

Left And Right: The Job Of A Political Consultant

12 November 2015
 Categories: Government & Politics, Blog

Regardless of your preferred political party, if elections and the political process are your passion, then a job as a political consultant may be right for you. This job involves the tireless work of helping candidates get elected by working with the candidates themselves as well as the public. Duties The life of a political consultant is multi-faceted. Here are some examples of typical duties that are performed: Develop strategies to perform community outreach in order to find new voters. Read More …