"Governance, like light, brings clarity and purpose when concentrated and near. Yet, when allowed to drift too far from its source, it becomes distant and scattered. Losing its focus, it creates darkness, confusion, and disarray.

Throughout history, a straightforward truth remains steadfast — representative governance is most effective when it remains closest to the people it serves.

Conservatives have long championed this philosophy, not out of disdain for government, but out of a deep respect for the autonomy of individuals and communities. This core principle is experiencing a renaissance on the national stage with efforts like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Yet the local level is where this principle perhaps shines the most brightly, where the consequences of governance — whether prudent or reckless — are immediate and tangible..."