Running for office to make a difference

"Being a mayor is about being a problem solver. It's about finding ways to make our communities stronger and more vibrant, and it's about bringing people together to work towards a common goal." - Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, D.C.

As a political consultant with two decades of experience, I’ve talked to many candidates over the years about why they decided to run for political office. And I can tell you the reasons vary greatly, but a common thread among people is that they are running to make a difference!

One of the biggest reasons to run for public office is that you can make a real difference in your community. By being elected to office, you'll have the power to influence decisions that impact real people's everyday lives. Elected officials get to work on projects that influence the way we interact with our community. Whether that’s improving local infrastructure like sidewalks, roads, and bike lanes; to advocating for better public education by investing in building new schools or hiring more guidance counselors. Or, addressing issues like poverty by promoting free school lunch or making sure we provide living arrangements for homeless veterans.

Serving in an elected office gives you a chance to create meaningful change. So think about the changes you would like to see to make a difference in your community. Those simple changes are enough reason to want to run for office. You can make it happen if you run.

So what are you waiting for?