Leadership for Community Action - Implementing the Politics of Change (Paperback, New)

Everyone says they want "good goverment," but getting the type of government you want requires more from its citizens than simply engaging in the passive consumption of society's benefits. Good, fair and effective government requires that all of us are actively engaged in the process. This is far beyond the minimal expectation of just voting in local elections. It requires citizen engagement and vigilance in holding goverment officials and program accountable to the citizens being served.The continuous vitality of our neighborhoods requires leaders to emerge and lead the charge for good government. Dr. Gerry Patnode, the veteran of many political battles and the author of a new primer for new leaders and members of the community for taking control of their communities and their elected officials. As a political operative, he learned what it takes to obtain, retain, and defeat political power. This book reveal; How to initiate change in your community The secrets of political power How to distinguish the difference between a political ally and enemy. How to build a powerful advocacy program and organization.