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I dropped the kids off at the bus and went to vote for the first time in my new
neighborhood, Ward 1 precinct 12 (Selby/Dale and Cathedral Hill). I arrived at the
polls about 8:20 and was voter number 353 out at 8:55 this morning.
Oddly enough, we too had a huge number of people in the A-L line, while
pre-registered voters M-Z could pretty much just walk in and vote. I'm pleased to
note there were about a dozen people registering while I was there, from all ages
and backgrounds. It would have been faster to register on-site than to wait in line
with the A-L last names!
I have to say I was really moved by the feeling of everyone there. It was so
hopeful and empowering to see dozens of neighbors peacefully lined up waiting for
their chance to vote, and each feeling really good about the lines. I went and
looked up a bit of history at the Secretary of State web site. In 2002, my precinct
had 1,560 voters registered at the start of voting, and an overall turnout of 1,281
for a 82% turnout among registered voters. So as I left the polls this morning my
precinct was closing in on a third of the total votes from last time just two hours
into the day.
Maybe my new neighborhood all votes early, but I'm really feeling positive about how
this day is starting out!
Steve Boland
Selby/Dale
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