Alachua Voter Guide

Judicial candidate  Lorraine Sherman works the crowd

You can always count on the Fourth of July to bring out the candidates. It’s difficult to find good venues to meet the people, especially since privately owned shopping centers are pretty hostile to politicians. Bring your  money to spend, but if you want to hand out cards and meet other shoppers, beat it. Fortunately there are a few free speech opportunities available, and Fanfare & Fireworks is one of them.

I really look forward to hearing what the candidates have to say. I can’t wait for the forums. I am more than happy to miss  reruns of “The King of Queens” to know what’s going on. But I am also on official business for this website, and I often feel like I have to tell them, eyeball to eyeball, that we need them to show up on THIS venue. Not everyone is moved by a handshake. Some of us want information. Some of us want a REASON to vote for you.

Well, I did get some good information while I was out there, but I’m afraid that it was not for public consumption. Some of these  candidates tell me things that I believe are “off the record”,  and I want to honor that trust.  And I say that for their benefit. I think it would be beneficial for them to go on the record MORE instead of less. Playing it safe may win you the election, but it’s a disservice to keep your constituents in the dark.

Well, I have a picnic to go to. I hope to hear from more of you. And please vote in the poll!