Voter turnout in local elections tends to be horrible, and we tend to not pay all that much attention to local politics.

Voter turnout in local elections tends to be horrible, and we tend to not pay all that much attention to local politics. Why do you think that it is important to keep up with local politics and vote in local elections? Pretend that you’re talking to your friend who thinks local politics is stupid and boring. This is a “post-first” discussion.
Your initial response to the discussion prompt should be at least two full paragraphs in length, include at least one reference,