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Get
involved
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, one of the country’s true privileges
takes place when it’s time to vote. You
may have already exercised that right in early or absentee voting. If so, thank you.
Like any election campaign season, we can’t wait until this one ends - and we can get on with the work it takes to build and maintain a strong community, state and nation.
The folks who could make a real difference in this election are the majority of registered voters who become frustrated and choose to bypass Election Day. Voter apathy has made its mark everywhere over the past few years - the exception being last year’s national election. If 30 percent or even 40 percent of those people who are registered would get off their fannies and go to the polls, it would stun the politicians and pundits.
In Rappahannock County, there are four decent Board of Supervisors’ candidates this year, each with a sense of community and public service and diverse backgrounds. If you attended Monday’s candidates’ forum in Washington, you got a chance to get to know a bit more about Piedmont District’s Tom Junk and Mike Biniek, and Stonewall-Hawthome’s Chris Parrish and Terry Dixon. (If not, coverage of the forum is on Page Al.)
Tuesday is your chance to help choose the direction the county will take over the next few years.
Do the unexpected. Take control of your county. Cast your vote and choose the individuals you believe will best represent us in statewide and district-wide positions. It’s your responsibility to get involved in government.
If you’re not sure about the hours or location of your polling place, or have questions about absentee voting, call 540-675-5380.
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