These people are neighbors, folks you go to church with, etc.
I really wanted to see if others were also involved with LOCAL government.
How important is the school board THESE days, eh ?
They are the ones who lobby unceasingly to raise property taxes to fund expansion of various school programs and their associated administrative staff. They also tend to protect incompetent teachers and principals.
I voted for new school board members who have never been public school employees and still have children held hostage in the public school system.
I have a sentimental fondness for the idea of "free elections". Might not help, but it cannot hurt.