Off Week

Learning Goal: By the end of this exploration, participants will be able to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the Precinct Delegate's dual role as a "Vital Link" and "Agent of Change" through analyzing a real-world local issue (the Decatur Township Solar Ordinance). Participants will also be able to explain the importance of teamwork and utilizing party resources in effectively addressing local issues and mobilizing voters as Precinct Delegates.

Welcome to Exploration 3: Reinforcing Your Precinct Delegate Role – Focus on a Local Issue! Building on the last session about the role of the precinct delegate, this week Jetson will bring you through a real-world scenario right here in Van Buren County: a proposed Solar Ordinance in Decatur Township. This is a chance to really put on your "Precinct Delegate hat" and think about how you can make a difference on local issues.

This exploration will help us understand how Precinct Delegates act as both a Vital Link to the community and Agents of Change, especially when working as a team on local issues that matter to our neighbors. Engage thoughtfully with the activities this week to deepen your understanding and prepare for future action!

Below, you'll find a link to the actual Public Hearing Notice for the proposed Solar Ordinance in Decatur Township, and the results of the vote on that ordinance. We'll use this scenario as a starting point to think about how Precinct Delegates can get involved in local issues, work with party committees, and mobilize voters. You'll  watch the video, complete a "Solar Ordinance Scenario & Reflection Form" to guide your thinking, and then we'll discuss it together in Google Chat. Let's dive in!

Let's discuss the Decatur Township Solar Ordinance scenario and what we've learned about the Precinct Delegate role! Please head over to the Google Chat group and share your thoughts on one of these prompts then respond to another post:

Discussion Prompts:

• What is your biggest takeaway from analyzing the Decatur Township Solar Ordinance scenario in terms of the Precinct Delegate's role?

• How important do you think teamwork between Precinct Delegates and County Party committees (like Communications & Education or Candidates and Campaigns) is for addressing local issues like this?