David C Antonucci

Practical Politics for Local Agency Board Members illustrates that good internal and external relations are essential for political success. Political success requires engaging some political principles and practices to achieve beneficial outcomes and establish good relationships. The metaphorical use of a compass, navigation, and the terrain is employed to explain the application of practical politics in various situations. Using these techniques, local agency board members can determine their specific location and identify their internal and external political landmarks. Once these landmarks are identified and defined, the board member applies the elements of Practical Politics to navigate to political success.