In the parking lot outside of City Hall, I Googled two questions: what’s a referendum and what’s a PAC? Digging for a pen under my car seat, I filled out the paperwork to form a political action committee, then promptly filed a referendum to veto my city council’s decision to sell 500 acres of recreational land to a data center developer in Page, Arizona. That turned out to be the easy part.
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The article presents a story of civic engagement and resilience in the face of adversity. It demonstrates how ordinary citizens can take action against corporate interests encroaching on public land, despite encountering resistance from local authorities and political opposition. The author's experiences showcase the power of grassroots activism and the importance of community organizing to hold politicians accountable and protect shared resources.
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