Serve at the national level and are typically responsible for making high-level policies, laws, and decisions that apply to the nation as a whole. Some common issues that are of national importance, such as foreign policy, national security, economic strategy, and more.
Local Representatives
Serve at the local or regional level, more directly connected to people and their communities. Our elected officials focus more on local and regional concerns to advocate for immediate change at a local level.
Detroit League
We take action to defend democracy. We convene with the National League of Women Voters and local Leagues of Michigan to inform people of their rights. We support and partner with organizations, communities, and individuals to protect and expand voter rights.
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Legislation
How laws are created, altered, and enforced within a country or state.
Regulation
Specific rules or guidelines are created to implement the law.
District Attorney
Prosecutors decide whether to press charges and how to prosecute cases.
Mayor
Their influence directly affects day-to-day living, such as housing, local taxes, crime prevention, and community programs.
City Council
They make decisions on local ordinances, policies, and funding municipal services.
Regulation
Specific rules or guidelines are created to implement the law.
