15 Days Until the Vote

Wow. I can’t believe this is all over in 15 days. We’re in the final stretch!


It’s funny when I think back over the past few months about how people’s levy questions to me have changed. First, I was being asked why somebody should vote for this. Then, for explanations of the “nuts and bolts” details of school funding, levy logic and the difference between a bond issue and an operating levy. You guys know the residents in our community are smart. People were getting educated. About a month ago, the questions changed to, “Is this going to pass?” usually asked with a pretty concerned tone. This was after people had an understanding of the academic cuts and athletic program changes that were coming if this didn’t pass. People began to understand the effect this would have on our kids and community. Now they understand the opportunity and essential timing of this issue. So, here’s the best part, now I’m not getting questions when I’m picking my kids up at school or at their soccer games, I’m getting statements. “This has to pass.” “We need this to pass.” “People understand why this needs to pass.” “Let me know how I can help get this passed.” It’s awesome. People get it. However…


The only way this passes is if you vote. It is that simple. On May 4th, all the yard signs and work of the past months don’t count. Your vote counts. Period. Yard signs don’t vote. Campaign events don’t vote. Thinking Paul Imhoff is a great superintendent doesn’t count at the polls. But your vote does. If you aren’t voting by mail, stop reading this right now and go mark Tuesday, May 4th on your calendar and write “VOTE” in big red letters…I’ll wait…


Did you do it? Good! Thanks! Now, make that your top priority of the day on May 4th. Make it count – for the kids and the community.