What if just 10% of your neighbors were making the decisions that affect your daily life?
From school policy to water supply, local elections have a greater impact on your world than you might realize—but many of us skip them entirely.
In this episode of The Great Noticing,
Leah King joins MaryAnn and Emily to unpack the hidden power of local civic engagement. Leah brings clarity and urgency to the issue of voter apathy and shares her journey from nonprofit leadership to elected office, showing just how deeply local policies shape our lives.
Whether you’ve never voted locally or are wondering how to take the first step into leadership, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed. From frozen pipelines to gratitude boxes of irony, this episode is full of moments that will have you thinking twice about skipping your next local ballot.
Meet Our Guest:
Leah M. King is the President of the JPS Foundation, where she leads transformational fundraising efforts to support public healthcare in Tarrant County. Formerly CEO of United Way of Tarrant County, Leah is also an elected official, serving as president of the board of directors at the Tarrant Regional Water District. Her leadership spans nonprofit strategy, civic engagement, and public infrastructure. Leah lives in Fort Worth with her husband, Barry, and is a passionate advocate for systems that serve the people—and the power of showing up locally.
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