The weekend is considered a time to unplug, relax and spend time with family and friends away from all things "work" but what most people don't realize is that what we do Monday through Friday directly impacts how enjoyable (or not!) our weekends are. . .

Given the recent gridlock and partisan fighting in Congress, it can sometimes seem as if the two ideals of low taxes or ample government services are irreconcilable. But what if there was a middle way? What if there was something simple we could put in place to end the gridlock and ensure the government provided top quality services at a low cost?

Citizens of local municipalities often desire to have a positive impact on their towns and neighborhoods. Unfortunately, government, even at the state and city level, is riddled with bureaucratic hoops to jump through. Enacting change has become an arduous process of petitions and signatures: but there has to be a better way.