Should I run for city council? I was encouraged to run.

[alfredo]

I have no idea what is needed for the job.

Have any of you been on your city council?

I just need to know what the job entails.

My issues will have to be tuned to the district, but noise and traffic might be good issues.


I have until January to decide, but the peer pressure is mounting, and I could use the money.

[davidinalameda]

1. yes you should

we need good progressives on the front lines

[BlueJazz]

2. I think you would make one-hell-of-a city councilman.

I'd be pround to have you represent me.

[quaoar]

3. Go for it

Good luck.

[Pirate Smile]

4. yes because look who else will be:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=103x123494

[alfredo]

6. We have some real corporate tools who act like they are taking

orders from KKKarl Rove.

[SnoopDog]

5. Alfredo, you should attend current meetings now to understand what happens

In Reno NV it is on the cable channel so I can watch it live.

I would imagine that there are fun times and boring times (to be honest). I have fought city hall - and sorta won.

But remember, this is how we take back America so please run and WIN!

[alfredo]

7. I have been to a few meetings, watched them on TV, but it is

the work outside the council chambers I need to know about.

[SnoopDog]

8. That I cannot help with directly.. But I guess it is alot of

community exposer. Most City Council members have 'normal' jobs.

What you do outside 'chambers' is extra credit.

I think you have to have or build the heart to withstand the boring topics and excel in the things that really matter to a city.

Just do it, my friend, make a difference.

We will help you - if you ask....

[alfredo]

10. I will put some time into it, talk to those I know in local politics.

thursday night a friend of mine may become chairman of the county Democratic party. He's an insider with the city. I just might pick his brain on the issue.

If I run, I will let everyone know.

tks for the encouragement.

[dave502d]

9. Hell yes, the only book you need is your city code book.

[alfredo]

11. they are all online.

I have read some when working for our townhouse association.