1. Read the newspaper. Informed citizens make better community members. (FYI: an in-county subscription to the print edition will save you almost 25 percent off the single copy price and you get the online edition for free.)
2. Attend public meetings and participate in community events. Hold your elected (and appointed) leaders accountable for wise governance and oversight of your tax dollars. Voting is just the beginning of a citizen’s responsibility.
3. Be kind to…