Community rights are about re-localization. It’s how we can help our local food system, strengthen our local economy and keep our environment healthy. After all, we live here; shouldn’t we get to decide what’s best for our community? Communities decide what they want and need and organize around a common goal. When a common goal is established in Allamakee County we can create citizens’ initiatives for community members to vote on. New rules and rights can be established this way. Laws aren’t just about rules. They are about rights too. Community rights are the only way we – the people of our community – get to decide the look, shape and feel of where we live. Without community rights the decisions are often made by people who don’t even live here! Community rights are our rights to make choices locally, based on our own unique and regional needs and perspectives. Community rights are tailored to the people, land and special conditions that exist in a specific area. For example, th...