As far as elections go, you win some, you lose some. About 50% of the voting went my way. My way, meaning, I got 50% of what I wanted by participating as a voter.
Which brings me to the main subject at hand. Where were the voters? What an abysmal turnout! I get passing on a referendum here and a council position there - especially if you don't know anything about it or the person running. I passed on a couple issues. I wasn't confident enough to vote one way or the other. However, there was plenty to understand. So I ask you - and you know who you are - why didn't you vote?
Camas- let's pick on you. For a year, your neighborhoods, your papers and your mailboxes were littered with propaganda regarding the election for mayor. This hot race sparked media interest beyond your town's borders. However, only 3667 Camas voters were moved enough to check their mail-in ballot for the candidate of choice. (By the way, I didn't get to vote for the Camas mayor because I live in neighboring Washougal, but I believe the best person won - congratulations Paul Dennis!)
Approximately 18,000 people live in Camas. Where were they on voting day? Did everyone go fishing? Is the price of a $ .41 stamp too much? Did you lose your way to the ballot box?
I want to know what it will take to motivate people to vote. I want to know why they don't.
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