Political Action
As the season of the Presidential election is upon us, it is important that rural voters remember their responsibility and become politically informed. For example, does anyone know the status of the “Connect the Nation Act” introduce by Dick Durbin in 2007? Or what about the “Rural Teacher Retention Act”? (here’s a hint…it’s a year later and both are still in committee).
Reliable broadband access and teacher recruitment/retention are just two of the many issues that face rural educators in this country. As voters, it is important that we let our federal, state, and local government officials know the issues that matter to us. Remember, they rely on our votes to keep their employment. As a collective group, rural America has an enormous impact on the upcoming elections in this country. Be informed and take action. The future of rural America depends on your participation.
To read some of the important issues, check out The Rural Assembly’s and the League of Rural Voters websites. Both provide and overview of important issues that impact rural America.
http://www.leagueofruralvoters.org/
Remeber, the last day to register to vote in Ohio is October 6th! Be sure to register and participate in this important process.
Feel free to post other issues that you think are important to rural America!
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