From the city councils through the Brevard legislative delegation in Tallahassee, local officials work diligently to improve the quality of life and prosperity of businesses and residents along the Space Coast by addressing standard concerns such as lowering property taxes, insurance costs, and crime, while bettering schools and trying to keep the roads ahead of increased traffic loads. With elections coming up in November 2008, including the election of a new president, expect more attention to be paid to keeping a strong space presence here in Brevard as the Space Shuttle is retired in 2010. For the most part, Brevard representatives are receptive to your views. For a list of federal, state, county or city representatives, visit www.brevardcounty.us or any of the local municipality websites. Be sure to let them know how you feel on matters of importance.