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Using Facebook and knocking on every door in his precinct, he won a seat on the city counsel. He is now the new mayor of Paden City. The tools he used to succeed in politics are now the means of growing community involvement in local challenges, and creating new transparency in government service.<\/p>\n<p>Still think one person can\u2019t make a difference? Ask Joel how to get it done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you think one person can\u2019t make a difference, tell it to Joel Davis. Born with scoliosis and other physical challenges, grassroots activism gave Joel a new lease on life. 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