Welcome to Episode #18 of Wimmer's Wilderness, I am your host George Wimmer. I have 16 years in local Government with 12 years as Mayor. Hopefully I have learn a few thing in my 30 years of volunteer work and Community organizing.

Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective.

A couple big news items this week.

• Mexico tariffs on top of Chinese tariffs
• Climate change comments by the president
• Jobs numbers being the lowest in decades – stagnant wage growth – stock market up on job numbers hoping interests cut – slowing economy affects on local govt check out Episode #17

Now on with Lies, Damn Lies and statistics. Then we discuss effects on our local environment, community gardens and how local energy production is improving our communities.

We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change where we live, then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.