Many city councils operate under a non-partisan framework, designed to prioritize problem-solving over political ideology. However, when extremist policies infiltrate these institutions, they undermine their ability to function effectively, disrupt community cohesion, and shift the focus from practical solutions to ideological battles.

In recent years, extreme-right candidates have increasingly pushed an agenda that undermines public education, seeking to defund schools, promote privatization, and prioritize ideological battles over student success.

The extreme-right’s weaponization of the term “woke” is a dangerous and divisive tactic that undermines the effectiveness of local governance. By focusing on manufactured cultural grievances, these candidates distract from real issues, erode public trust, and polarize communities.