It’s almost time to go to the polls again. This time ballots will be cast in towns and cities to select mayors, council members and, in some cases, boards of education members.
There is already plenty of campaigning going on for the Aug. 26 elections.
We have been publishing stories about many of the candidates and there is a common theme. All of the candidates have a vision for better towns and quality of life for the residents. Some have slightly different ideas of how to get there.
TPI wants to challenge voters in the election to make sure the information they are basing their vote on is accurate. There is plenty of misinformation out there so be careful of where you get information from.
We have seen social media posts come from names of people who can’t be found in the communities or posted anonymously. How truthful can that information be if you don't know who is behind it.
As part of the challenge for this election, speak directly with the candidates yourself. Almost all are readily available by phone or by approaching them in the community.
There should always be some difference of opinion. We are not all clones of each other and think alike. After civil conversation, you may find yourself more aligned with a candidate than you realize. You may realize a candidate you thought you didn’t like is who you will cast a vote for. The conversation may solidify a choice already made.
In the end, an educated electorate is great for the community. It means the representation is that of the people with a vision of what the people want.
Visit TPI's Election Center for candidate info.
