Today is election day!
Are you a busy parent wondering how you're going to make it to the polls?
Here are some ideas:
1. Swap childcare with a friend or neighbor! I am going over to watch a friend's daycare kids while she goes to vote.
2. Go during work hours...remember that your place of business HAS to give you time off to vote (tell them Sweet Harper said so, if they need a source). Seriously though, I looked into it and the law varies by state, but here's one site I found that was helpful.
3. When all else fails...tote the kids along with you. Just remember to grab a huge handful of Halloween candy for them to munch on while they wait! Keep in mind that seeing you vote is a great teachable moment for kids.
I won't get into any partisan issues, but I will say one thing...please vote to support your local schools! We have a referendum on the ballot here. Keep in mind that federal funding for education is falling flat and/or decreasing in most areas. The gap has to be made up, and I know as a teacher, we have had to start asking students to bring in more supplies (printer paper, tissues, etc) because of decreasing budgets. It's not getting any better.
If you really feel strongly about how school district monies are being allocated then I urge you (rather than just voting no) to get involved by attending school board meetings, pay close attention to who is running for school board, and VOTE! There are real people making decisions that are affecting our kids and their education, is there any better reason to get involved?
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3 comments:
I voted early! At an Art fair! :) Go vote people - 1 person does have the power to make a change! Great post!!
Heading to vote as soon as I get off work and get the kids picked up...we take them with us each time - the ladies that run the show love love to see all the young faces!
Thank you, Tracy! Voting is so so so important! We have a hard time in AZ getting education funding passed because so many elderly people move here to retire and they're freaking stingy! I hate to stereotype but it's true and it sucks! Luckily it seems that the young voters realize this and so far have helped the education funding items get voted in. It's still not enough, which is so sad, but every vote seriously counts!
Oh, and I did early ballot by mail (even though I will be driving it down there today). It gave me the ability to research every bill/candidate/issue at home when Otto was asleep, vote in an informed manner, and not have to take an hour out of my day fighting the crowds! Too late for this year, but if anyone reads this, a great idea for the next election.
xo, just xoxoxo all over you! Muah! Thank you for this great post!
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