By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
In just a few weeks the residents of San Diego County’s Fourth Supervisorial District will be going to the polls for a special election. However, there is an issue at stake much bigger than the candidates on the ballot. That issue is voter participation and what it will tell those looking to either run for reelection or challenge a sitting member of one of our elected bodies. Remember, there are multiple elected offices in the Cities of San Diego County.
There are no signs of a spike in registrations in the Fourth District. Statistically one can expect a very low voter turnout. But just think what a message would be sent if there were high voter turnout. Those in office and those seeking office would begin to look more closely at what you say as important in any future elections. Just think of the impact on a Police Department whose chief is serving at the pleasure of the Mayor who is about to run for reelection. The message would reach those planning to run for State office with the misdirected assumption that their political contacts and contributions would be enough to get elected, regardless of voter turnout.
Just think what voter registration would be like if we start remembering how many people died and were abused so that we might have the right to vote. Just think if we took a page from the people of Iowa and the middle of America who are currently being courted by Republican Presidential hopefuls in advance of the coming primary elections which become an indicator who might succeed in the race for the Presidential Bid.
The California Primary comes early also. But since we are a Blue State, that is liberal in our politics, few people seem worried about how we vote. The button line is that it all starts with a party of one person, i.e. you. Will you register and then vote? Will you ask questions for yourself in terms of what you want to see as opposed to letting someone else decide for you? It’s all in your hands. Will you register and vote? Will you commit to voting if you live in the Fourth Supervisorial District or help a friend get registered to vote if they live in the area and you do not?
August 15th is the date of the special election. What will you do, not who will you vote for?
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