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Your local fire department is in need of important equipment to help the volunteers do their jobs.

The department, however, is lacking funding due to COVID-19 cancelling fundraisers.

Who will step up to help?

There's a big pothole on a township road near where you live.

You know because you drive that road every day ... and hit the pothole.

Who will step up to fix it?

The local park in your borough or township isn't safe because the playground equipment is old and rusted.

Kids can't play there.

Who can you count on to help buy new equipment?

Your local school is in need of new technology to enhance students' education, but the district's budget is running a deficit.

Who will decide what to do?

The answer to these questions is: Your locally elected representatives, whether a township supervisor or council member or school board member.

It is many of these people -- these public servants -- who are on the ballot today for election.

Impact: They have a lot of it on your daily life, and that of your community and your schools.

While today's election doesn't have appeal of a presidential one, it certainly will have impact.

Whether on your quality of life or your wallet.

Vote today.

Decide who you want to make decisions that impact your quality life and your wallet.

It's your duty.

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