It's hard to believe that this time next year, we'll be sitting in front of the tube, anxiously awaiting early returns (or maybe the race will be practically decided at 10pm).
This year, not so much anxiety about the results of voting. It is remarkable how quick the whole process can be - I think I drove from work into town, voted, filled my gas tank and drove back to work all within 25 minutes.
There were local votes for town council and school board. I don't think any of the races were particularly contentious, although one of the candidates for our district of town council is the real estate agent for a potential industrial park in our district and that seems like a pretty big conflict of interest! The composition of both groups will be important over the next few years as there are many BIG important issues facing our town (approving a comprehensive plan; helping to determine what will happen on the Navy base when it closes; determining how a new elementary school will be configured, and where it will be sited; not to mention the myriad daily responsibilities of running a town or school system). Makes me glad I'm just on the Conservation Commission!
On a state level, there were several referendum questions - a racino in Washington County, bond issues for R&D, the state college system, and land conservation, as well as extending term limits for state legislators. I voted yes on all of them (although my vote was fairly well considered, not just the first option!). If it weren't late, perhaps I would provide an explanation of my thinking ... maybe I'll save that for a later post when I need ideas for NaBloPoMo!
So now that I only have 364 more days, I guess I actually have to start paying real attention and start to develop an opinion about who I like.
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