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 The 2009 City of Boulder Election Ends Tuesday at 7:00 PM
PLEASE VOTE!
Your involvement is critical to the future economic vitality and overall sustainability of Boulder. Your vote will shape the policies and regulations that help make this the best place to locate and grow your business.
For last-minute info on voting click here.
We asked local community leaders to describe why they chose to vote and make their voices heard during this election.
(each speaking personally, not in official capacity)
"I vote so that I can have a voice in our community. Because of low voter turn out, our community leaders are being elected by a very small minority. I believe our community should be represented by the collective will of a majority of our citizens."
- Stephen Sparn, Stephen Sparn Architects, PC
"Voting is being a part of the solution. Not voting is being part of the problem."
- Barbara Truan, Jarrow Montessori School
"2007's low turnout elected our current city council. After winning with small percentages (7-8%) of pitiful turnouts (less than 33%), it's a wonder any elected official in Boulder claims to represent "a vast majority of Boulder citizens," but they consistently do. If holding local elections during off-years is a conscious strategy, the best response to the tactic is to turn out in droves! Let's do it!"
- Ed Byrne, PC
"In a democracy, absolute power resides in voters. But if you don't use it, you don't have it. I always reserve the right to my own opinion."
- Ralph Gregory, Intelligent Office
"I registered to vote the day I turned 18 and have never missed an election since. I vote because it is a great opportunity to express my point of view on who I want representing my community's interests and because it is a great privilege to do so."
- Susan Connelly, Colorado Chautauqua
"I vote because I've got no right to complain if I don't. Local elected officials make decisions that effect our lives every day, setting policy for our safety services, as well as libraries, parks and open space, local taxes, building regulations, economic vitality, environmental initiatives and more. Think Globally, Vote Locally!"
- Angelique Espinoza, Free Range Geeks and Boulder City Councilor
"Throughout history, all across the globe, people have fought and died for democracy with free and fair elections. I am privileged to have been born in the United States, where these rights are ours thanks to the sacrifices of others who came before us. I vote because I can, and because I don't take that right for granted."
- Bruce Dierking, Packard and Dierking LLC
"If fulfilling your civic duty is not enough to inspire you to fill out your mail ballot, then consider voting as the most important tool you have for changing the future of your community. Not all of us can commit the time or make the sacrifices necessary to be deeply engaged with local politics. And to be honest, it's not for everyone. But we can all vote - and we shouldn't underestimate our ability to create positive change via the ballot box. Voting is a powerful right - exercise it!"
-Mark Ruzzin, Boulder Mayor 2004 - 2007, City Councilor 2001 - 2007
Just as these local leaders have chosen to vote, please become informed and hand-deliver your ballots tomorrow to one of the County's official ballot drop off locations. If you have already voted, thank you!
Check our website for information on the 2009 City of Boulder election - five City Council seats and eight ballot measures will be decided.
Together we can help the best ideas
and leaders continue to guide Boulder.
PLEASE VOTE!
Sincerely,
Dan Powers
Community Affairs Manager
303-442-1044 xt 122
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