text: corruption in local councils - is it everywhere and how can it be fought? is there a local council anywhere in the world that isn't corrupt? more seriously, what options are their for reducing corruption and abuse of power by local councils? - i am looking for options from above (implimented by people higher up in government) and from below (implimented by the people under the councils juristiction). make sure to write your representatives, tell them what you want. try to get laws passed that stop/slow down corruption.  also before you vote, check out vote-smart.org this site tries to inform people about the different candidates out there, it also tried to provide as much information about them as possible. the best way, i think, to stop corruption is to vote smart and don't elect someone who is apt to misuse their position.