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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A lot of good candidates out there--what a great election. But it's daunting to choose among them.

I am not going to vote for any incumbent. That said, I have friends who are supporting Hans Riemer--he's a friend of theirs--so I looked closely; he's a nice guy. But he not only opposed the term limits for the county council: he moved to BLOCK THE PROPOSAL FROM THE BALLOT. Certainly there's no proposal so scary that it shouldn't be on the ballot. So he's out. No incumbents. [b]Thank goodness for term limits or the powers of the incumbency would prevent us from ever getting rid of some people. [/b]I grew up in DC, under Mayor for Life Marion Barry, so I know what that feels like.

I love Danielle Meitiv, the "free-range mom" who is a climate scientist. She is very well spoken, has dealt with the county government on business and housing, and really listens. I was trying to get some safer crossings for pedestrians  (not a huge issue for some), and she knew instantly what I was dealing with--she has children and she wants them to be able to walk and bike around.

I like Gabe Albornoz who runs the county recreation department. He's very responsive, has government experience, and cares about parks, green space, and the environment. I think he could bring us together and create a more beautiful county. I've spoken to him about trying to get a community center built where I  live, He's responsive and knowledgeable.

Evan Glass stands for transparency and good government. He, also, has worked with environmental groups and youth groups and has headed community organizations. He listens. I've seen and spoken with him at a walk for a safer Dale Drive and other hyper-local issues. YOung, energetic, very devoted to improving the county.

Finally, I'm going to vote (probably) for Jill Ortman-Fouse, who is a member of the Board of Education. She's so knowledgeable and responsive. She's leaving the Board of Ed (sob) to run for the county council at large. On school issues, she's the best. 
That's where my ballot stands right now. I'd love to hear from others.

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I don't get this statement. If people are so tired of the incumbent, vote them out! How is that people hate the incumbents enough to overwhelmingly pass a term limit ballot measure, but at the same time feel that they are unable to vote out an incumbent? [/quote]

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