Voting can be intimidating, stressful and time consuming, especially for new voters, but it is crucial. Most of us would rather just cozy up on the couch with a glass of ice water and a bag of Cheetos watching Family Feud than put in the effort to vote. Voting in the national election is a big deal, as it only happens every four years. Usually, people are constantly updated about the candidates, as it is impossible to avoid. The chatter about the candidates takes over every news source, every social media platform and the dinner table. The national election is everywhere. It’s like getting sand in your hair at the beach — it is simply unavoidable. Local elections, on the other hand, seem to be more like sunscreen: very important but forgotten daily. But in reality, voting in local elections is just as important as voting in national elections. Sure, the national election may seem more important because the president vetoes bills, negotiates treaties, directs foreign policy and execut...