No, I’m not talking about the Presidential Race.
Girlie Girl’s school is currently holding elections for a Parent Representative on the School Community Council. There are only 2 people running for this position and I have no clue who either of them are. So how do I cast my vote?
Parent #1 is the current Parent Representative and is seeking a re-election. She’s also active on the Middle & High School Community Councils in our district and strives to make a positive impact on our children’s education.
Parent #2 is a SAHM who’s concerned about student issues. She’s never served on any community councils before but would like the opportunity to help make the school a better place for everyone.
Since these two women are very different in experience, I guess it depends on if I’m happy with the way things are or if I’m looking for a new face and fresh ideas. Well, since Girlie Girl has only been attending the school for less than a year, I don’t think I can say one way or another.
Now that I think about it, I actually have a 3rd option - I could just not vote.
Right now I’m leaning toward Parent #2. I figure that if Parent #1 doesn’t win, she’ll still be involved in the community in one way or another. And even though Parent #2 doesn’t have any experience, she has to start somewhere, right? I give her credit for even attempting to get involved.
So who would you vote for? The Incumbent or The Underdog?
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14 Comments on “Get Out And Vote!”
12:16 pm
Happy Mother’s Day
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5:42 pm
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6:02 pm
happy mother’s day!
i agree, parent #2 would get my vote. as long as they care and want change. and a foot in the door is a foot in the door.
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6:25 pm
I would vote for parent #2– give her a chance to get her voice heard
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6:30 pm
Thank you for your thoughts.
Aloha,
Keahi
3:43 am
Well I think that I agree with how you’re feeling about this. I usually feel at a loss for some of the elections in my area. Like when it’s time to vote for the school board. Since that doesn’t affect me at all, I usually just don’t vote for any of them.
But your argument that #1 will stick around anyway seems like a good reason to give #2 a shot.
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4:11 am
If I was happy with #1’s accomplishments, I’d vote for her. If I wasn’t happy with her, then I’d vote for #2. Don’t fix what isn’t broken!
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1:20 pm
Awww, give Parent #2 a chance. You’re right about #1: she will probably be involved even if she doesn’t win.
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3:57 pm
I don’t know… I think if #2 had presented some good ideas and thought for the school, I’d probably vote for her. Sometimes you need some new blood to keep things going…
5:50 pm
Parent #2.. Change is always good
Parent #1 seems to have enough on her plate.
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6:17 pm
Hope the elections turn out great. Hope the well deserving parent wins.
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6:50 pm
Happy Mother’s Day, Kailani!
My vote would go for #2. A new change and a fresh start are always good.
I agree, you have to give her credit for entering, shows how much she does care.
9:40 pm
hmmmm I hate voting. LOL I love that you qualified your question Friday with “grown up” movies…tee hee…only from another parent.
Hugs,
Holly
4:45 am
hmmm.. check their fingernails.
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