City elections are on May 9!
By Marion Sanchez
It feels like we just finished a major election with the Presidential election just a few months back, and here comes another election right around the corner. With the very low turn out at the polls in Austin, every vote is critical. I want to encourage everyone to go out and vote this coming May 9 for City Council candidates and Mayor.
We have the opportunity to elect our new Mayor and places 2, 5 and 6 for Austin. Our City Council deals with local issues such as land use, affordable housing, arts and entertainment, job creation, etc. With the economic downturn we need to make sure that our voices are heard during this election time.
Regardless of where you stand on the many issues in the air, or which particular candidate you are supporting, please come out and vote on May 9. Read up on the things that matter to you and express your voice. Civic participation is a necessity for the good of our society.
For more information about the City Council election, please check the following links:
http://www.traviscountytax.org/goVoters.do
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/election/intro_eng.htm