My favorite quote from this article is: “Is the community able to tie those issues to the political process?” asked Patricia Bynes, Democratic committeewoman of the Ferguson Township, who is managing the campaigns of two candidates. “Do they see the direct connection...? That’s what this is about.”

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/after-all-that-has-transpired-in-ferguson-will-residents-vote/article_7e633baa-bef9-5279-b332-dd485772d48a.html

Poll question: After all that has transpired in Ferguson, will residents vote?

Poll result (4 votes) I have faith that there will be a large turnout (3 votes) Vote I don't think the turnout will change much (0 votes) Vote other (1 votes) Vote

if they couldn't answer that question lol

but money is where the real power is so if voting certain people in or out can improve the wealth of the community then that's a win.

Voting in and of itself however is ineffective if the community is poor. To me it would seem that the first step is helping the community improve it's wealth than politicians will be coming to you.