Run for Office … Now!

I’ve been conversing with an Internet acquaintance. He has been thinking about running for his City Council. I asked if he had taken out the nomination papers. He hadn’t. He is waiting to see if the incumbent is going to run again.

I contend a candidate for office is not running AGAINST the incumbent. The candidate is running FOR an office.

Electors deserve a choice. Two thirds of local elections are unopposed. That is not healthy for Democracy.

Run Jim … Run Amber … Run Everyone … Run … Run … Run!

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2 Responses to “Run for Office … Now!”

grumps Says:

December 12th, 2008 at 4:12 am




It’s not about running against an incumbency, Al. It’s that I feel well represented by this incumbent. He and I will never agree 100% but he has my interests covered far more often than some.

Don’t mistake my not running for not being involved. I’m still have my appointment to the Planning Committee and have been on two ad hoc committees in the past year. Add to that they annual School Board Candidates’ Forum that Karen and I put on and I think my time is well spent.



alarnold Says:

December 12th, 2008 at 6:08 am




OK Grumps, I’ll cut you some slack.

I just get so sick of seeing unopposed local races I can’t help myself from railing on the subject every now and then. And, this is the season!