In this issue of Rural Routes, we discuss elections issues in anticipation of the fall 2010 municipal elections. Articles include:

• Campaigning in the 21st Century using social media
• The Importance of Local Government
• An interview with consultant George Cuff
• The FCM's Standing Issues Committee on Increasing Women's Participation in Municipal Government
• Alberta Municipal Affairs' Elections 2010 Website
• Electing a Reeve-at-Large: Perspectives from Lac La Biche County and the County of St. Paul
• Recent Amendments to the Local Authorities Elections Act: Finance and Contribution Disclosure
• Great articles from our Aggregated Business Services: 
• Employee Theft and Crime Insurance
• AAMDC's Approved Trade Suppliers