In this episode Lew provides an overview of local government: counties, cities, special districts and school boards. He points out that local government officials are usually more accessible, and that it takes less resources in most cases to elect someone to a local office.

Lew emphasizes the critical role of the county sheriff, and encourages the audience to learn more about “constitutional” sheriffs, who should be protecting their citizens from unconstitutional government actions. You can learn more information about constitutional sheriffs from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.

Counties and cities administer elections, control land use, and provide law enforcement. School boards may or may not have a lot of control over curriculum, but they directly control the personnel who do the hiring of teachers. Providing oversight of local officials and helping elect candidates for local office is critical in this time of uncertainly.

Hour of Decision is a production of News For America at newsforamerica.org.