Getting Involved

Jason and I have been wanting to get more involved in our community, so last week we attended a city county council meeting for our annual budget. Our mayor has been really shady in writing and trying to pass the budget, so needless to say the meeting was heated. The city council members were split in their ability to stand up and be assertive. I was disappointed in the ones that just rolled over. However, 4 council members stood up for justice and truth, and in return, they were attacked by the mayor. So one of those council members held a open public meeting for citizens to ask questions about the budget last night and that meeting was even more heated. I say all this to encourage all bloggers and friends to not be ignorant. Be informed. Check out what your elected officials are doing. They are making decisions using our tax money to forward their desires. Now I know I can't make a blanket statement about all politicians because I met several men and women with integrity last night, but ignorance is not bliss. If you vote (and you should), be informed. Know what they believe in, if they are honest. Empty promises do nothing to better anything.