ISSUE #283: Turn Your Ballot in TODAY! (3/19/25)
March 19 Bad officials are elected by good citizens
who do not vote."
-- George Jean Nathan
THE RUN-OFF ELECTION
I have very little to say about the April 1 run-off election to fill two city council seats. There are 4 candidates still in the hunt: Emily Kolbe, Christine Benedetti, incumbent John Doyle and term-limited mayor (and before that, councilman) Torre. Whatever you do, DO NOT vote for John or Torre.
"BULLET VOTE" FOR EMILY KOLBE
This means vote ONLY for Emily Kolbe, despite being able to vote for two.
The "bullet vote" theory is this: picture a foot race. Unlike a 100 meter sprint that has the same starting and finish lines, where the fastest across wins, this race is determined by who gets the farthest in a set period given the same start. Think of votes as steps. We NEED Emily on council with Bill and Sam. The best way to get her there is to give her a "step" (vote) while not giving any of her competitors one. Please do not give that other step/vote away.
TURN YOUR BALLOT IN TODAY
Your ballot is already in your mailbox, if not on your desk or kitchen table. TURN IT IN TODAY.
This is a simple and quick vote, and for those of us who spend Election Day and those leading up to it "chasing ballots," please make it easier on everyone and just drop your ballot off at the box in front of CITY HALL today. Check this off your list and be counted.