Neil at the Free Enterprise Forum writes in Apathy Increases Voter Value that in this year’s “Off-Off election” your vote will matter more – with small percentages of voters turning out, your vote’s value is increased.
If you’re not registered to vote, why not?
Where to Vote in Central Virginia (from 2010)Again, Neil said very well –
This election will select those who serve the government closest to you, your local government. The candidates who are successful in this campaign will be the ones to determine the vision for the locality as well as the ordinances; they will develop the budgets and set the tax rate.
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