Betterward

An infrastructuralist's notes on local politics, systems, and civic work

Dakota Schuck – Independent, Shamokin City Council

The Meek Shall Inherit the Votes

I didn't tell people to vote for me, but I asked them to vote. I announced that I had campaign signs available, and offered to deliver them to anyone who wanted one.

Running as an Independent

The word "independent" has a couple different meanings in a couple different contexts. I want to explore them both today, and see where they overlap.

How Big Was My Win?

I won. Very cool. Go me. But I won by how much exactly? There's a surprising amount of nuance to the answer.