Kevin Patrick is an author, veteran, community leader, and someone who believes local government shouldn’t feel like a mystery. In his years spent working in public service, serving as a Village Trustee and Village President, he’s seen firsthand how decisions made in small rooms ripple through entire communities. That experience shaped his writing. Through his books, blog, and articles, he hopes to break down how government really works — at the local level and beyond, showing how national and global policies eventually hit home in your neighborhood, and why understanding them matters. Patrick’s forthcoming Poor Man’s Guide Series will explain the inner workings of government in plain language, so anyone can understand and take part in shaping their community.