Get Out and VOTE!

Disclaimer:  everything contained in this blog is MY OPINION.  Every attempt is made to present the truth through actual facts;  there will be no deliberate presentation of gossip, rumor, or innuendo which cannot be proven.

There's a reason the local newspaper refuses to print political Letters to the Editor once absentee voting begins.  The newspaper has always attempted to be fair and impartial in politics, and in the days before the internet, it was the major source of news.  At that time, the editor felt political letters would exert undue and unfair influence in the last weeks before the election, and wouldn't print them.  The current editor has continued this custom.
Fortunately or unfortunately, the internet has no such ethical restrictions, and within certain boundaries, we can say what we want to.
I've always maintained a home here, I've seen a lot of city commissions come and go over the years.  Some were good, some were bad, some were indifferent.
Two stand out in my mind as being immune to a category because their personalities were just overwhelming:  T. Leo Moore, a former circus roustabout, who was larger than life and had an infectious zest for living that was irresistible.  Ray B. Dickey, who guided us through severe water shortages, and my kids, whose instincts I trust, thought he was Superman;  but I him remember best at a city function when he stuck his finger into the icing on a cake and sneaked a swipe.
Another two of the best mayors were T. E. Shaw, a pleasant straight arrow, who was experienced in management and finance, and Jack Hollis, also experienced in management and finance; they both provided excellent guidance for the town, and they did so with courtesy and respect.
The current candidate whom I favor for the office of mayor is Bill Davis.  I don't think he's ideal, but I believe in his integrity in office and he's sensible about priorities, and minds his political ethics.
Another candidate is Pam Ward.  Once again, her integrity is obvious, and her willingness to stand behind what she knows is right in the face of huge opposition is both courageous and refreshing.
The last candidate, Sue Howell, is an unknown factor.  However, I believe she genuinely wants to get the town on the right track, and that she's honest.
Best of all, none of these three candidates seem to want to use an elective office to work off a personal hidden agenda.  I don't think any of them have a vendetta against any city employee or citizen; I doubt they  have a need to prove how important they are to parents or friends; I don't believe they'll use their offices for personal privileges; I see no sign that any of them will behave in an autocratic manner or with secrecy when it comes to city business; they don't show signs of having grudges reaching back to high school; I don't think they would deliberately do anything to endanger city employees or the townspeople.
AND, I hope that they would show greater respect for Electra and its citizens than we've seen in the past.

Anita Huguelet McMurtrie
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