I am among other things, the organizer of the St. John's Third Friday Contra Dance in North Adams
If you think the whole rule-by-normal-people philosophy of government is a good idea, please get involved! We'll be electing a new Mayor, City Council, and School Board in a couple years, and don't you think you could add some new ideas to the mix? You don't have to spend any money, and you don't even have to campaign if you don't want to. Just get the signatures to put yourself on the ballot, so we all know you're willing to work for us.
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