The family has completed their civic duty and voted today. Dolores voted first, stopping at the high school field house before she went to work next door at the Oak Street School.
Due to some car trouble, I am working from home today. My daughters and I managed to vote together.
I think the last time we were together at the polls was when they were much younger, holding tightly onto our hands as we went into the voting booth in Flemington, New Jersey. They were excited to be doing it and wanted to pull the big manual handle multiple times. As much as vote early and often is said, it really can't be done. They were a little young to try and understand that then. They appreciate it more today.
And due to the importance of today's vote, voting often is much more attractive!
Alas, one person one vote.
I have listened carefully to both sides. Having moved frequently and
ReplyDeleterelocated I know for a fact. Underfunded schools and city services are a true formula for
falling real estate. Franklin may
have mismanaged in the past but should be embarassed to 26 of 30
in the running to provide for the
next generation. It is not in the
best interest of business, or any
quality of life. What a shame to
take such a short sighted view. People will happily move out to better places if you don't fund
the schools. Just when Franklin was
becoming a world class small town
Thanks for stopping by Kathleen. It would indeed have been a dark day for Franklin if the override had failed. Now, there is some hope that we will succeed to continue to provide some of our critical services in a self sufficient mode.
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