Get Engaged, Get Involved

There are many ways that you can get engaged in impacting the political landscape. One way is to know more about how government works. We'll try to present the information you need to stay informed and get involved in building a better community.
You can always ask New Path a question, and we'll do our best to answer it.
If there's information you think should be added, let us know!

Find Your Voter Info

Posted April 19th, 2007 by admin
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First things first, find out your voter info with your precinct, districts, etc.

Shelby County Election Commission Precinct Locator

Please enter the following information to find your location.

Street Number:    Street Name: Do NOT include your Street Prefix or Suffix. (St., Ave., N, S, Etc.)   

Join our Service Committees

Posted February 13th, 2008 by tarrin
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New Path has several service opportunities available in the following areas.  If you are interested in joining one of our committees, please email tarrin@newpathmemphis.org.

Think Tank 

  • Identification and research of policy issues and positions
  • Gathering and analysis of data for strategic planning
  • Independent Policy Analysis & Reporting
  • Address specific issues that government has not or will not study
  • Metropolitan government

 Candidates and Elections 

  • Identification and development of candidates
  • Leadership/Candidate training programs
  • Identification of elections and analysis of opportunities
  • Development of campaigning models and strategies
  • Training of campaign workers and volunteers

 Engagement 

  • Develop and apply accountability measures for elected officials
  • Facilitate the development of networks and contacts to assess and assist community issues
  • Engage citizens and grassroots organizations to participate in our activities

 Financial 

  • Identify funding sources
  • Solicit contributions
  • Support Candidates

 


Change Memphis / Community Voting Project

Posted August 14th, 2008 by tarrin
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New Path has partnered with the Mid-South Peace & Justice Center and Concerned Memphians United to form a coalition in an effort called Change Memphis.  Change Memphis is committed to addressing and improving issues that affect the quality of life of Memphis & Shelby County residents by providing services in voter education and citizen advocacy. The coalition's first initiative is a Community Voting Project (CVP) that will seek to increase voter participation and turn-out, and educate residents on the proposed amendments to the city Charter put forth by the Memphis Charter Commission.  A full issue campaign has been developed to ensure success of the CVP, and will kick-off officially in upcoming weeks.  
We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist us with campaign activities, and community relations.  If you're interested in participating, please email tarrin@newpathmemphis.org for more details.  Take advantage of this new opportunity to get involved in the community, and do your part to Change Memphis, by signing up today!  Volunteers are needed in the following areas:  Change Memphis

  • School Visits - Talk with waiting parents about the impact the proposed changes will have on their life in Memphis. 
  • Phone-bank - Connect with voters on the issues they care about and find out what interests them. 
  • Canvassing - Visit target communities to educate residents about Charter changes, inform of upcoming activities within their neighborhood, and encourage support of the CVP campaign.

Please stay tuned to our website for additional information on the Community Voting Project, and how you can help Change Memphis.

Local Elected Offices

Posted April 19th, 2007 by admin
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Find out more about the local elected offices from the Shelby County Election Guide. This guide lists all of the Memphis and Shelby County elected offices with their responsibilities, the amount of the budgets they oversee, and other great information.
The guide was created by four participants in the Leadership Academy Fellows Program. They created it as a tool to assist those wanting to become more educated and informed voters. It was a great project, and gives another instance of ways that any citizen can become more engaged. Thanks go to the creators: Lesley Beasley, Nicole Hernandez, Jenny Koltnow, and Kerr Tigrett!