{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What Do I Know? with Bill Shakos ","title":"Episode 3: From Voter to Leader: Joining Local Government and Amplifying Your Voice","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1041,"description":"Why Local Government Matters & How to Get InvolvedIn this inspiring episode of What Do I Know?, host Bill Shakos interviews David Rosenwaks, a recent Westport resident who ran and was elected to local government position after noticing minimal representation of parents. They explore the power of local government and why getting involved can make a real difference.In This Episode:From Finance to Entertainer to Local Government: David shares his journey from a career in finance and entertainment to running for local office in Westport.Making a Difference: Motivated by overcrowding issues at his children’s school, David wanted to represent newer residents and young families.Campaigning & Building Trust: How David connected with constituents by knocking on hundreds of doors and listening to their concerns and being responsive.Surprises & Challenges: The unexpected intensity of local government debates and the challenge of representing all viewpoints.Tips for Getting Involved: Why attending local meetings, learning about community issues, and running for office can create positive change.Why Listen?This episode is a reminder that local government directly impacts your daily life — and anyone can get involved to make a difference.Stay Connected:Follow What Do I Know? on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠TikTok⁠Not on social media? ⁠Sign-up for the bi-weekly newsletter⁠ for new episodes, recaps, and resources⁠Podcast Website⁠ (episodes and supplemental content)⁠YouTube Channel⁠ with supplemental content (no episodes)Bill's Voice Over Website (coming soon)","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B8UYwSaW9nGnNE5fmAsi63czIEm5k-GsDQPcsYuTdvk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYWU4/NGYwNDdjNWMwYTVm/YWQ0OGNmNDAwNWE4/OGUwNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}