We the People, Step 2, Political Action Planning Application
Practical Application, A Detailed Walk-through of a Political Action Plan: Local Government Environment, A Hypothetical Scenario
Introduction
In step 1 we are building a foundational understanding of our community. This will help us identify potential problems in the next step of the overall action plan. For example, our hypothetical city of "Libertyville", we would start by gathering demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau. This would give us a snapshot of the community's population size, age distribution, ethnic makeup, income levels, and education levels.
For an example of demographic data click the link here.
Use this Link for the guidance questions for Step 2.
Step 1 of evaluating Libertyville has laid the essential groundwork for understanding the local community environment. Through careful research into Demographics, Economy, Education, Health and Safety, and Culture and Values, citizens have identified key aspects and potential red flags within their community. These findings, although varying in significance for different individuals, have provided a comprehensive picture of Libertyville's unique characteristics and challenges.
As we move into Step 2, the focus shifts to understanding the local government environment. This step is not isolated but intricately connected to the insights gained in Step 1. The goal is to uncover how the local government influences and shapes the community's well-being. This includes exploring how resources are allocated, public services managed, and how the government engages with its citizens. It's about connecting the dots between community needs and governmental responses, identifying areas where the government is succeeding, and recognizing where improvements may be needed. Use the same task list from step one.
By understanding the local government environment, citizens of Libertyville will be better equipped to engage with their government, advocate for positive change, and contribute to building a community that reflects their shared values and aspirations. The insights gained in Step 1 will serve as a foundation, guiding the investigation and helping to focus on areas that are most relevant and impactful.
In this next phase, we will delve deeper, using the scenario of Libertyville as a case study, to explore the complexities of local governance and its impact on our daily lives. The journey continues, with the aim of fostering a transparent, accountable, and responsive local government that serves the best interests of all Libertyville's residents.
Step 2: Understand your Local Government Environment
1. Legal Framework
Description:
Legal Framework refers to the set of laws and regulations that govern the operations and responsibilities of the local government. It encompasses the jurisdiction, authority, and taxation powers of the local government.
Goal:
The goal is to understand the legal structure that guides the local government's operations.
Tasks:
1. Understand the set of laws and regulations that govern the operations and responsibilities of the local government.
Action: Review the state constitution, local government websites, municipal codes, regulations, statutes, and ordinances. Visit the local library for additional resources.
Resources: State constitution, local government websites, municipal codes, regulations, statutes, ordinances, local library.
2. Identify the specific geographic area over which a local government has jurisdiction.
Action: Research local government jurisdiction maps, consult local planning departments, and review legal documents defining jurisdictional boundaries.
Resources: Local government websites, planning departments, legal documents.
3. Understand the authority of a local government to enact and enforce rules and regulations within its jurisdiction.
Action: Review local ordinances, statutes, and regulations that define the local government's authority.
Resources: Local government websites, legal documents, local library.
4. Understand the power of a local government to impose taxes on individuals and businesses within its jurisdiction to fund its operations and services.
Action: Review local tax codes, consult local tax authorities, and understand the mechanisms for taxation within the jurisdiction.
Resources: Local tax codes, tax authorities, local government websites.
Purpose: Understanding the legal framework helps identify the community's governance structure and legal boundaries. It can guide efforts to engage with local governments and understand its powers and limitations.
2. Political Leadership
Description:
Political Leadership refers to the elected officials and decision-making processes within the local government. It encompasses the representation of community interests, public engagement, and the methods used for decision-making.
Goal:
The goal is to understand the political structure and leadership that guide the local government's decisions and actions.
Tasks:
1. Identify the elected officials who make decisions on behalf of the community.
Action: Research local government websites, public records, and attend local government meetings to identify key elected officials.
Resources: Local government websites, public records, meeting agendas.
2. Understand the role of a local government in representing the interests of its community.
Action: Review local government charters, bylaws, and public statements to understand the roles and responsibilities of elected officials.
Resources: Local government charters, bylaws, public statements.
3. Identify the methods and tools that a local government uses to engage the public and allow community members to participate in decision-making processes.
Action: Investigate local government websites, public notices, and community engagement platforms to understand public participation mechanisms.
Resources: Local government websites, public notices, community engagement platforms.
Purpose: Understanding political leadership helps identify the community's decision-making processes and leadership structure. It can guide efforts to engage with elected officials, participate in decision-making, and understand the representation of community interests.
3. Operational Framework
Description:
Operational Framework refers to the systems, processes, services, and measures that the local government employs to carry out its functions. It encompasses the provision of community services and the practices in place to ensure public protection and welfare.
Goal:
The goal is to understand the operational structure and services that guide the local government's functions and community support.
Tasks:
1. Understand the systems and processes that the local government uses to carry out its functions.
Action: Review local government operational manuals, departmental procedures, and consult with local government officials to understand the systems and processes.
Resources: Local government manuals, departmental procedures, local government officials.
2. Identify the services that a local government provides to its community.
Action: Research local government websites, service directories, and community feedback to identify the range of services provided.
Resources: Local government websites, service directories, community feedback.
3. Understand the measures, practices, and organizations in place to ensure the protection and welfare of the public.
Action: Investigate local government safety regulations, welfare policies, and community protection organizations to understand the measures in place.
Resources: Local government safety regulations, welfare policies, community protection organizations.
Purpose: Understanding the operational framework helps identify the community's service provisions, safety measures, and operational practices. It can guide efforts to engage with local government services, understand community protection, and navigate the operational structure.
In Step 2, we delved deeper into understanding the Local Government Environment of Libertyville. We examined the set of laws and regulations that govern the operations and responsibilities of the local government, the structure of the local government, the roles and responsibilities of the local government officials, the local government's budget and financial management, and the local government's relationship with the state and federal government. Here is a detailed discovery report from step 2 process.
Summary
The research conducted on Libertyville's local government has yielded insightful discoveries. Libertyville operates under a Home Rule Charter, providing the city with the authority to govern its own local affairs. The comprehensive municipal code outlines the specific regulations and responsibilities of the local government, covering areas such as land use, public safety, and public works. The city's boundaries, clearly outlined in the jurisdiction maps available on the local government website, encompass a specific geographic area within which the local government has the authority to enact and enforce laws. Libertyville's local government also has the power to impose taxes on individuals and businesses within its jurisdiction, with the local tax codes outlining the specific taxes imposed to fund the operations and services provided by the local government.
Libertyville operates under a Village President (Mayor)-Trustee form of government. The Mayor and six Trustees, elected at large for four-year terms, are responsible for setting policy, approving the annual budget, and determining the Village's tax rate. The Village Administrator, appointed by the Mayor and Board of Trustees, is responsible for implementing the policies and directives of the Village Board. The Village encourages public participation through various means, including public meetings, social media platforms, their website, and a platform for citizens to report non-emergency neighborhood issues.
Libertyville's local government has a well-structured system for carrying out its functions, with operational manuals providing detailed guidelines on how each department should operate. The local government provides a wide range of services, including public safety, public works, parks and recreation, and community development services, with community feedback indicating a high level of satisfaction with these services. Robust safety regulations and welfare policies are in place, and community protection organizations work closely with the local government to ensure the welfare of the public.
These discoveries provide a comprehensive understanding of Libertyville's local government structure and operations, guiding citizens in their engagement with the local government and in their efforts to contribute to the community's well-being. The next thing we need to do is write a detailed situational report that will help determine how we analyze our information.
Written By SpartanAltsobaPatriot, -17th SOG & Elizabeth The Punisher Dove
Biernutz Corner
NATO – an anti-white and anti-family institution . . .
After the apocalypse of 1945, a number of global organizations have been formed with the aim of maintaining and expanding totalitarian liberalism. One of the earliest organizations formed for this purpose was the war alliance "North Atlantic Treaty Organization", or NATO, which can be seen as the military wing of globalism.
In addition to ensuring that Washington always has international support for its military campaigns, NATO as an institution is explicitly anti-white and explicitly dedicated to "racial justice" for racial aliens living in white countries. As early as 1999, NATO authored reports blaming nationalists for a number of modern problems and warning against the influence of nationalism.
In 2023, the war alliance held a summit at its headquarters in Brussels on race where the alliance's leaders pledged to fight "homogeneous attitudes" and to use NATO's "collective intelligence" for the purpose.
In fact, NATO is so dedicated to its anti-white agenda that it openly advocates that institutions must be reshaped to be "inclusive," in other words, restructured to be more anti-white, and consist of fewer white employees and executives.
https://nordfront.se/nato-en-antivit-och-familjefientlig-institution