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October 04, 2007
Report from the Brainerd precinct
Turnout was sad today, at least in our precinct. The poll workers described themselves as "bored." They were glad to see us come in. I was glad to see a family from our neighborhood going in as we exited, and disappointed that I didn't see many more.
Is it just me, or does it have to rain on every election day here, even when it almost never rains here anymore? It's an election day tradition. We get out the umbrella, then go eat lunch at Ankar's Hoagies (Brainerd location), then go vote. (I have a saying: it's never a good idea to vote on an empty stomach.) The poll workers, most of whom are at least retirement age, get a kick out of the boy, who will be three years old later this month. (OMG moment)
Incidentally, I recognized the name on one of their tags: Barbara Kelley, who is one of several applicants for the "caretaker" spot on the City Council, validated my signature. The fact that she willingly signs up for the relatively thankless (and boring) job of helping exercise the franchise, plus that I hear through the grapevine that she has no designs on a permanent position, causes me to consider her a very appealing candidate for this interim solution.
Elections | By joe lance | 07:18 PM