Would the entrenched bureaucracy prevent you from making any kind of meaningful change? Would they attack you with lawfare and the like?

Maybe it makes more sense to form an intentional community, and eventually a parallel socity?

Maybe you could do both? An intentional community, of sufficient size, might be able to swing the vote.

According to this podcaster:

“Running for local office isn’t just for career politicians—it’s for anyone who wants to shape their community, elevate their influence, and move the Overton window toward a better future. This video breaks down why stepping up matters, drawing from real experience on boards and commissions, on the campaign trail, and supporting others who’ve taken the leap. If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a direct impact, build a powerful network, or become a trusted name in your community, this is your roadmap.”

And here is his video explaining why YOU should run for office, how to prepare, the importance of local networks, and how to move the Overton window. Born to Run: A Far Right Guide to Local Politics

Here is trailer to a video series about people who decided it time to take controll of local government, and showed others how to do it. Red White and Blueprint