I undertook my civic responsibility, yesterday. No, I didn't beat up a purse snatcher two-thirds my age. Instead, I voted.
Only in local politics will you see a candidate with both Democrat and Conservative party endorsements. Of course, agriculture is Orleans County's number one industry. Out here, even the Democrats raise cattle and hunt deer. That's a generalization, and I know it. Somewhat more factually, the Medina Journal-Register reports that, based on voter registrations, Republicans outnumber Democrats 2-to-1 in the county.
Incidentally, I know a lot about raising cattle, and almost nothing about hunting deer.
Some of the races were uncontested; no doubt this is common in local politics. The most important races seemed to be for two seats in the county legislature. I am pleased to report that the candidates I voted for-- one incumbent, one newcomer-- were victorious. As it happens, both gentlemen are friends of mine, so they'll be getting an earful if I feel my votes were misplaced.
Not that the legislature has the freedom to make bold policy moves. This is the great state of New York, after all, so local governments are saddled with more unfunded mandates than you can shake a voting lever at. Ah, well...
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Posted by: Skye at January 18, 2004 11:40 PM