New Abundance Elected Network Kicks Off With 115 Elected Official Members Across 31 States

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This is from their press release.  As I mentioned in a recent blog entry, I haven't yet read the book, just a bunch of well written reviews both positive and negative. In any case, moving away from a no tax austerity-scarcity  neoliberal approach to urban areas is a good thing.

-- Abundance Elected Network

Abundance Elected Network Will Connect and Empower Leaders Nationwide – And Give Them The Tools To Create Change 

The Abundance Elected Network, a program of the Abundance Network launched today with over 120 local elected officials across 31 states. 

The big number of geographically diverse initial members - ranging from Mayors to Council Members and more - shows the importance and hunger for a network of likeminded elected officials that are on the cutting edge of some of the most important issues facing communities today. 

The network is launching the broad national network, a nationwide fellowship program, an intelligent AI assistant designed exclusively for local elected officials and strong partnerships with important organizations.

“These electeds didn't just pick up the Abundance book and become curious, they are already taking tough votes in their communities, with the scar tissue and NIMBY shrapnel in their bodies to prove it. This is a courageous set of local leaders working in pursuit of abundance in their communities” said Giselle Hale, Managing Partner of the Abundance Network.

The Abundance movement has already transformed the conversation about how to create more affordability and improve people's lives and now a nationwide non-partisan non-profit - the Abundance Elected Network - is going to accelerate it.

... The Abundance Elected Network is going to help local leaders find support and ideas, while also helping them accelerate their work across the country. Whether it’s housing, clean energy, healthcare, transportation and more, these leaders are going to be able to draw on the best ideas from places and leaders across the country and bring them to their own communities. 

This new network is going to help elevate that work even further by tackling a critical challenge: ensuring local elected officials are equipped to deliver real, positive change in their communities. Recognizing that local leaders are closest to the people and best positioned to implement impactful policies, the Abundance Elected Network is building a powerful movement of results-driven elected officials that are going to be able to call on each other for help, support and ideas.

Here is what the Abundance Elected Network will work:

• Broad, nationwide reach
• Knowledge base and abundance bot
• Policy research made simple
• Expert peer connections
• 24/7 Trusted Advisor
• Strong Partnerships
• Fellowship training program