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Three ways to be a Smart Citizen and invest in your community during the holiday season. Plus, ways to get your kids involved in community and being a good citizen during holiday breaks while they have a bit more time on their hands.

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A quick overview of the process for the US Presidential Election.  

Hosted by Emily Bose 

We voted in the general election on November 3rd, but there are still many ways to engage and stay connected to what's happening in our local communities.

Learn more on our website http://smartcitizenusa.com

Hosted by Emily Bose

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We're almost there! Election Day is in less than a week away and it is more important than ever to make a plan to vote and then actually go do it.   

Our conversation with Michael Berlucchi, incumbent Virginia Beach City Council Candidate, Rose Hall District. We discussed the importance of mental health in the broader community, equality & fairness, transparency, arts & culture development, and more! You can learn more about Michael here: https://berlucchiforcouncil.com 

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Our conversation with Jessica Owens, incumbent Virginia Beach School Board candidate, Rose Hall district. Learn more about Jessica at https://www.jessicaowensvbschoolboard.com We discuss school discipline, foster care, diversity of perspectives, and more!  

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Our conversation with Virginia Beach Mayoral candidate Jody Wagner. We discuss economic development, flood mitigation, police reform, and more! You can learn more about Jody at https://jodyformayor.com

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Tune in for 5 Fast FAQ about mail-in voting in 2020. The deadlines listed here are specific to Virginia, but the information should be applicable no matter what state you live in and help you know what to look for in your state.

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Our conversation with Jessica Abbott, incumbent Virginia Beach City Council candidate, Kempsville District. We discussed flood mitigation, public transportation, how City Council really works, and so much more! You can learn more about Jessica here: https://jessicapabbottvb.com

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Our conversation with Garry Hubbard, candidate for Virginia Beach City Council, Rose Hall District. We talked about development, infrastructure, flooding, and more! Learn more about Garry here: https://www.facebook.com/GarryHubbardforVBCC

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Our conversation with Rosemary Wilson, incumbent Virginia Beach City Council Candidate, At Large. We talked about the Transatlantic high-speed cable, new companies coming to Virginia Beach, COVID-19 response, and how the City Council and School Board work together. Learn more about Rosemary at http://www.rosemarywilson.org

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Our conversation with Beverly Anderson, incumbent School Board Candidate - At Large. We discussed the importance of all day kindergarten, the challenges of teaching during COVID, how public feedback impacts School Board decisions, and more! Learn more about Beverly at https://bev4schoolboard.com.

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Join our interview with Lauren Logan, candidate for Virginia Beach School Board, At Large. We discuss the School Board's plans for COVID-19 phase back, promoting workforce programs for students, and finding ways to team-build on the School Board to help bring more collaboration. Learn more about Lauren at http://laurenloganvb.com

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Our conversation with Jen Franklin - candidate for the Virginia Beach School Board, Kempsville District. We talked about building resilience through adversity, finding a common mission on the school board, and creating workforce opportunities. Learn more about Jen here: https://jenfranklinforvb.com

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Our interview with Trenace Riggs, incumbent Virginia Beach School Board Candidate - Centerville. We discussed the role of the School Board, teacher pay cuts, all-day kindergarden, and COVID-19 phase back plans.

Learn more about Trenace at https://trenaceriggs.com

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Join us for an interview with Luis Cortes, School Board Candidate for the Centerville District. 

You can learn more about Luis Cortes here: http://cortesvbschools.com

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Join our conversation with Nadine Paniccia, Virginia Beach City Council At Large Candidate. We had a wide-ranging conversation covering storm water sustainability, government transparency, local election reform, and transportation challenges.

Interview with Virginia Beach School Board (At Large) Candidate Matthias Paul Telkamp.

We discuss:

• Critical IT infrastructure lacking in our schools
• How AI can help relieve teacher's workloads
• Why Paul is running an openly Democratic campaign for a non-partisan seat
• School choice vouchers
• Virginia Beach Academies, vocational schools, and other ways to reduce the Hampton Roads "brain drain" problem.
• Resources for families struggling with tech in this remote school model
• Covid-19 school phase back plans
  

How do Smart Citizen's vote? 

What do you do with the sample ballots arriving in the mail? Can you create a plan or strategy for voting? 

We review the sample ballot for Virginia Beach, talk about creating a voting strategy, and share upcoming interviews! 

Is local government important?

Does your vote matter? Are there ways to be prepared for local elections? Let's find out together!