CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
VOTE
YOU may not…..Then again, maybe you do
agree with me. We live in a land blessed by our creator called the United
States of America. We have been given something called the
Constitution….Freedom of Speech and Religion.
Is there a price to pay? For those who
don’t agree you may accept the aforementioned freedoms as part and parcel of
living in this great country, or as an entitlement. It just comes with the
territory.
For those of you who do agree recognize
there is a price to pay. You simply exercise your agency and keep your
commandments. You pay by fulfilling your Civic Responsibility…..You follow the
laws of your country and you participate in selecting our leaders by VOTING as
your conscious dictates. No one tells you which political party to attach
yourself to or who to vote for. It’s your choice.
Whichever camp you are in, YOU have an
opportunity to fulfill your Civic Responsibility. On JUNE
28th you have the opportunity to
VOTE in the Primary and on NOVEMBER 8th THE
GENERAL ELECTION.
If for example you have an interest in
our SCHOOLS and have a concern about Common Core and its impact on our children
you may wish to vote for a member of the School Board…..Who has clearly
addressed and not danced around this issue.
If you have an interest in who serves as
your State Representative you may wish to vote for Brooks or Kemp. Which of the
two for example, will work with the State Legislature to ensure Zoning Laws
concerning Short Term Leasing or related matters will be respected within your
city.
If you have an interest on who will best
serve the 3rd position on the County Commission you may wish to vote
on who should be on the General Election Ballot…..Either Gil Almquist or Dean
Cox. Folks, this is where the rubber meets the road on issues that will impact
your daily life. It is a BIG DEAL. They are both qualified…..but there is a
difference. Which one will best compliment the other two Commission Members and
who will work best with elected city officials within Washington County. Who do
YOU think will perform and work to meet the standards you have placed upon
yourself?
It’s your call. Please fulfill your
civic duty…..Study the issues and Study the Candidate. Talk with your friends
and neighbors and VOTE. When elected
into office, “They become our servants.
That
is the spirit of the Constitution.” (David O.
McKay 1952).
Thank you. ED BACA (Available
for public contact each Thursday between the hours of 9AM to 11AM at SG City
Hall.)
