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WHERE
DEMOCRACY
GETS DECIDED FIRST

We're building a coalition that centers the voices historically left out of power. Local government is where we focus. Our diverse community is our strength.

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We are building an unapologetically progressive coalition that centers the voices historically excluded from power - because the future belongs to all of us.

OUR THREE PILLARS

01 - LOCAL FIRST

While national politics dominate headlines, local government makes the decisions that directly impact your life—from your child's education to your neighborhood's safety. We focus where change happens first.

02 - CENTER DIVERSE VOICES

Our strength is our diversity. We support candidates who reflect our full tapestry—especially those from communities historically excluded from power. Their lived experiences and bold vision will build a more just, equitable future for everyone.

03 - PROGRESSIVE VALUES IN ACTION

We don't apologize for our values. We support candidates who fight for racial justice, economic equity, quality public education, and the dignity of every person. Good governance isn't neutral—it's about justice.

Why Local?

$150M+

TEXAS SENATE RACE

Cruz vs. Allred, 2024.
Your dollar disappears in the noise.

~$15K to 50K

COMPETITIVE LOCAL RACE

School board. City council.
Here, your dollar moves elections.

10,000x

MORE LEVERAGE

Your $100 that's a rounding error in a Senate race can fund door-knocking, mailers, and digital ads in a local contest.

That $100 funds the same share of a local race as $1 million would in a Senate contest.

100%

DAILY IMPACT

School curriculum. Zoning. Policing. Public health. Local officials make the calls that shape your daily life, not senators.

365

DAYS A YEAR, NOT JUST ELECTION DAY

We invest in candidates and the community organizations that build power year-round, because lasting change isn't seasonal.

We know the communities we work in. We know which candidates and organizations make a real difference, not just in an election cycle, but every single day after it. When you give through us, every dollar gets where it matters most.

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THE FUTURE ISN'T SOMETHING WE WAIT FOR.

IT'S SOMETHING WE BUILD - TOGETHER

We are Crowdfunding Democracy 

FOCUS LOCAL. FUND LOCAL. WIN LOCAL.

Your contribution directly supports bold, progressive candidates who reflect our diverse community and will fight for racial justice, equity, and the future we all deserve.

Every dollar we receive reaches the local candidates and community organizations that make a real difference, not just on Election Day, but year-round.

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE FOCUS LOCAL PAC

 Dedicated community members committed to protecting democracy at the local level

 
EJ CARRION

EJ CARRION

Communication & Storytelling

EJ is the co-host of the 817 Podcast, a progressive media platform that has become Fort Worth's Monday morning show, covering local politics, community issues, and the forces shaping Tarrant County. As a community activistpreneur, EJ focuses on building people-powered assets that challenge the systems and structures harming marginalized communities.

His work centers on empowering Black and Brown voices, advancing collective liberation, and creating pathways toward a more just, equitable, and transformative society.

ALEXANDER MONTALVO

ALEXANDER MONTALVO

Strategy & Organizing

Alexander is the founder and CEO of The Catalyst Project, LLC, which supports diverse communities to develop economic growth for community impact. Through the Catalyst Project, he has helped develop several progressive grassroots organizations throughout Texas, including the development of Tarrant4Change with other grassroots leaders in Tarrant County.

Alexander’s emphasis on relationship and coalition building is an essential strategy to help ensure community impact work can develop in sustainable ways.

SABRINA BALL

SABRINA BALL

Organizing & Networking

Sabrina is a Fort Worth-based organizer who works to connect people with local advocacy and civic engagement efforts. She has helped build volunteer networks, organize community events and demonstrations, and support grassroots campaigns focused on public education and democratic participation. Organizing No Kings rallies and standing up Indivisible chapters is all in a days work.

She believes local involvement matters and enjoys helping people find ways to make a difference in their own communities.

CHRIS & MENDI TACKETT

CHRIS & MENDI TACKETT

Data, Strategy, & Insights

Chris and Mendi started their advocacy in Granbury, TX, in 2014. Their deep dives into campaign finance and Christian nationalism have been recognized by CNN, Texas Tribune, Texas Monthly, Texas Observer, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Politico, and many others. They are the co-founders of See It. Name It. Fight It.

They bring a unique look at local organizing, leveraging data, lived experience, and an extensive network of expertise to lean into.

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