04/12/2023
Soon, the governor will be making a decision to either sign or veto legislation ordering that local elections, except those in every city and certain countywide offices, take place in even numbered years. This is a clear overreach, a blatant violation of local control and the ability of local governments to manage themselves. This possible law seeks to nationalize our local elections and take the focus away from community issues when selecting our our local office holders.
Regardless of political affiliation, this possible law is a clear power grab by the state at the expense of local communities, has been opposed by local elected officials across the state, and would cause voter confusion, increased costs for Board of Elections and dramatically increase the time needed to vote when almost every elected office would be on the same ballot. Once again, state government thinks that they know best what the people of this state want and need instead of allowing for communities to govern themselves.
