Pearl # 10 Passing Local Government "Motions", "Resolutions" and "Ordinances"

The trouble with an elected board or council quickly passing motions, resolutions and ordinances is that the public never really appreciates all the behind-the-scenes difficulties, problems, bickering, infighting, compromises etc. the local public body had to endure to get them passed so quickly.

Pearl # 9 ---- Successful vs. Failed Government Programs

Every local public official needs to remember this sage advice.

Any successful program in local government will have many fathers who are all proud.

Any failed program in local government will be an orphan even if you can prove who the father is. 

Thoughts on Holding a Local Government Elected Office

If it were easy, everyone would run for a local government office.