Went and did my civic duty. Though I can’t say I was exceptionally enthusiastic about it, at least I don’t live in a country where the constitution has been suspended and the next elections are now in question. (Yet.) For the most part, the campaigns have been snarky and uninspiring and didn’t exactly leave me with a feeling of “YES! That is who I want in office!”
Bonds were voted upon, my delegate ran unopposed, and my state senator will learn that I don’t like being responded to with a form letter.
Clerk of the Court was up again - I believe it was visgoth that wondered aloud why the position of a professional administrator was an elected one, rather than an appointment given to the most qualified person. Can’t say I disagree on that one.
Then there is my favorite - Soil & Water Conservation Board. If these folks are actively campaigning, they sure as hell missed my neighborhood. I read the candidate profiles, try to do my due diligence, and never manage to see anyone that is either spectacularly perfect for it, or egregiously wrong for it. Short of going and personally interviewing these folks, I never feel like I am making a truly informed decision.
I must say, I do love my polling place - it’s 5 minutes away, only one precinct, and no lines. (OK, doesn’t hurt that I go in the middle of the day.)
