Its an off year election, so nothing really hot in terms of political races. Mostly school board and city council races. But more importantly is our voter referendums.

The biggest item is the bond referendum on parks (open space and green ways) as well as community colleges and libraries. I hope some of you will turn out to support this measure.

Check your voter registration here (and find your polling place):
http://msweb03.co.wake.nc.us/bordelec/Waves/WavesSearch.asp

Information on the candidates:
http://share.triangle.com/node/9086

Not to sway anyone's vote, but Mary-Ann Baldwin is running for a city council at-large seat. She has been one of the biggest supporters of turning the Dorthea Dix property into a city park and opposes some of the development interests already on the council. A vote for her is a vote for a greener Raleigh.

[Edited on October 9, 2007 at 2:13 PM. Reason : .]

10/9/2007 2:12:46 PM

fuck.

I forgot, and ~5 minutes ago was the end of my day's free time.

10/9/2007 2:13:44 PM

everyone buy stephen colberts book also...it went on sale today

10/9/2007 2:13:47 PM

YOUR VOTE DOESN'T COUNT

10/9/2007 2:13:52 PM

oh yeah, i knew it was coming up but i had forgotten it was today

10/9/2007 2:14:05 PM

Ignore this thread. If you didn't already know today was election day I don't want your uninformed ass anywhere near an election booth.

10/9/2007 2:14:50 PM

FUCKIN SKANKS!

FUCKIN SKANKS!

YAGER BOMBS!

10/9/2007 2:15:37 PM

when do the polls close?

10/9/2007 2:19:37 PM

If you vote, consider voting for Kevin Hill for district 3 of the school board. He is active in NCSU programs, specifically NC Teach at NCSU, and he is a quirky, yet humorous guy. He has been in school administration in Raleigh for many years, and I know personally how dedicated he is to finding and training the best educators possible.

In addition, he is by FAR the most highly qualified candidate for District 3, as he has multiple degrees from NCSU, and is an adjunct faculty member here.


[Edited on October 9, 2007 at 2:30 PM. Reason : ]

10/9/2007 2:23:12 PM

Quote :

"when do the polls close?"

7:30, I think. At least that was what was on the sign where I voted.

10/9/2007 2:40:32 PM

Smath74, you shoulda bought an alias to endorse a candidate.

You may be a wonderful, trustworthy individual in real life.

But on TWW, you're Smath, dude.

I dunno if you have this outstanding reputation to base your personal endorsements on.

10/9/2007 3:21:08 PM

Smath came to TWW as a private citizen to endorse that candidate, not as Smath, Bridget

10/9/2007 3:23:11 PM

I wasted all my votes on third party candidates

10/9/2007 4:01:00 PM

Quote :

"Not to sway anyone's vote, but Mary-Ann Baldwin is running for a city council at-large seat. She has been one of the biggest supporters of turning the Dorthea Dix property into a city park and opposes some of the development interests already on the council. A vote for her is a vote for a greener Raleigh."

mary-ann baldwin is a shill for realtors and developers. she received the majority of her money from them. she receives far more money from realtors than any of the other at-large candidates. if you want a green candidate vote helen tart.

[Edited on October 9, 2007 at 4:04 PM. Reason : .]

10/9/2007 4:03:10 PM

Quote :

"Ignore this thread. If you didn't already know today was election day I don't want your uninformed ass anywhere near an election booth."

At 2:12 on voting day, there's still time enough to do the research to make an informed decision, thanks to the internet.

10/9/2007 4:04:50 PM

i'll definitely be voting

10/9/2007 4:05:43 PM

GLORY BE TOT HE INTERNET

10/9/2007 4:06:40 PM

^^i actually kinda sympathize with your argument against voting in national elections, but believe it or not, individuals can make a pretty big difference in local elections. of course you won't be voting because you live in charlotte.

[Edited on October 9, 2007 at 4:08 PM. Reason : .]

10/9/2007 4:08:06 PM

^5 I voted for Helen Tart. She looks like she would be a good addition as well.

[Edited on October 9, 2007 at 4:09 PM. Reason : do I need a stinkin' reason?]

10/9/2007 4:08:39 PM

^^Although you're well aware I'm not the biggest voter, I completely agree that these local elections can make a lot more of a direct impact

10/9/2007 4:09:39 PM

Also I'd like to remind everyone to only vote for a candidate who knows Dave, Juliet and the twins

10/9/2007 4:12:28 PM

I'll have to swing by after work. No way I was waking up before 11.

10/9/2007 4:43:48 PM

Most people in the NCSU area should have the Method Road Community Center as their polling place. Its's near where Beryl Road meets Method, near the Arboretum/ Waffle House/ Neomonde

10/9/2007 5:09:59 PM

we voted last week at the board of elections

10/9/2007 5:24:43 PM

note to self: always remember the address where you're registered...

10/9/2007 5:37:22 PM