HeyJaredAmanda McCellon
Oklahoma. Change facilitator. Community builder. Thought leader. Public speaker. The Q in LGBTQIA.
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FOIA Isn’t Just for Reporters (opens the original)
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There is a common misconception about government transparency:That you need to be a journalist, attorney, political insider, or professional investigator to get information from your government.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<input class="button primary" type="submit" value="Subscribe
The Job Interview We Keep Skipping: Why Local Government Knowledge Matters (opens the original)
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As I sat in a city council candidate forum the other night, I couldn’t help but think about how strange our expectations are when it comes to local elected office.This was a highly contested race that has been getting a lot of attention. The room was standing-room-only. Five candidates - including the incumbent - sat at the front of the room, ready to make their case to voters and, presumably, make some big campaign promises.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and sup
Property Taxes: The Tax Everyone Hates - Until They Need What They Pay For (opens the original)
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If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably seen politicians promising to eliminate property taxes altogether. It sounds great on the surface. Who wouldn’t want one less bill to pay?But before we celebrate the end of property taxes, we should probably ask a simple question:What exactly are property taxes paying for?Because taxes don’t just disappear. If the revenue disappears, something else does too.As someone who believes informed citizens make stronger communities, I think it’s wo
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