Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Mainstream media has the resources and the staff to dig deep and hold politicians accountable, but too often, they don’t… and they won’t.

That’s a betrayal to voters and to communities like ours.

In this 2-minute message, I’m breaking down why YOU must become the media by speaking out about the decisions being made at City Hall. Whether you own a home or rent, these choices directly affect your taxes, services, safety, and future.

🎥 Your next step:

• Record a short video or write a post about how local decisions impact you.
• Share it and tag me so we can FLOOD social media with the truth they won’t tell us.

The people ARE the media. If we don’t tell the truth about what’s happening, no one will.

Comment below:

💬 How has your local government impacted YOU lately?

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