POSTPONED - How (& why) to Run for Public Office - Part One - Preparing to Run - POSTPONED

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POSTPONED! WATCH FOR RESCHEDULED DATES AT A LATER TIME

A non-partisan program created by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development to inform and educate individuals who are considering running for local office.

• 3 part training sessions
• Presentations by state and local political experts, elected officials, and community leaders
• Open to everyone

Participants are welcome to attend any or all days offered.

Session 1, Thursday, April 27
Interact with current elected officials, to hear the answers to your questions about running for office including:

1. What inspired you to run for office
2. An overview of the duties and responsibilities of your role as an elected County Commissioner/Mayor/City Councilperson/Township Trustee/School Board member
3. What is a common misconception about your elected office? 
4. What surprised you about running for office?
5. What do you wish you had known in advance about running for office?
6. For those who have a part-time elected position – how do you balance this with your full-time job responsibilities?
7. Why should someone think about running for office?