Am I the only one who's noticed the utter lack of campaign issues being discussed for the upcoming election? The total failure by any candidate to even try to fire up the voters? I've sat through organic chemistry lectures (at 7 am!) that were more exciting than this race.
OK, I get why the Democrats don't feel the need to ramp things up. An apathetic electorate tends to favor the incumbents...and the Dem's have all the marbles in this game.
But as far as the other candidates....WHERE are the issues that push the voters' buttons? WHAT policies set you apart from the incumbents? In short...
WHY SHOULD THE VOTERS CHOOSE YOU?
I get the impression that many of these candidates are just going through the motions; they are running, not to win, but solely for the sake of running. Be forewarned: the citizens (as I've said) are angry - though I admit I'm not sure at whom they're angry, or about what they're angry - but this doesn't automatically make them go to the polls. YOU have to provide that extra impetus...and also give them a reason to vote for YOU.
TELL THE VOTERS WHAT YOUR DIFFERENCES ARE - WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM THE REST! TELL THE VOTERS WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO TO ACHIEVE YOUR DIFFERENT IDEAS AND GOALS!
Only then will you have any shot at defeating the incumbent. If you have no differences with the current administration, you have no valid reason for your challenge.
Maybe, we'll get the outline of these platforms and positions when the Mayoral candidates debate next Tuesday (October 20), at Notre Dame High School. The debate begins at 7:15 pm, and I'll post the "highlights" (if any).
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when will the issues about mr. stevie d our council at large voting against the boot law awhile back. Due to owing back taxes and failing to pay, which he eventually did after. thank ya, what a honest man we have at the top of the coucil yes lol This article i found was posted awhile back in the new haven reg
Stevie d coucnil at large voted against the boot law due to the fact of him owing money on back taxes. he later paid it off
The curious matter of Stevie (also known as the "Prince", as annointed by their royal highness's) will have to wait....
These matters should be held unless (or, until) he seeks the Mayor's seat: since he's likely to win his seat in this election, these salvo's are wasted shots...
Save your ammo until they can do the greatest good.
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