Local elections are important
Another election is coming in May for state and local officials. This will involve positions in our school districts, townships, cities and boroughs. Every one of us lives within the boundaries of a school district and one taxing municipality. Few residents seek these positions. Is it because the pay is not worth the problems, or the time and the job requirements that are necessary? All three, most will say.
While some feel the presidential election is the only one to be concerned about, they fail to consider the worth of positions in their hometowns that control health, wealth and family needs. Unfortunately, school directors, councilmen, supervisors and mayors receive little or no pay. You are more like a volunteer.
If our bridges are in need of repair for big bucks, so our governing positions are also in need of compensation for the time and work expected.
Prior to local elections, we need to know what the position pays and ask for a resume of each candidate. We cannot continue to expect a person with energy, experience and education to work with no respectable compensation.
We would be fools to ignore what is happening in our communities. The best people may not be sitting in those governing seats. What business hires an employee without a resume or experience? Answer: Voters.
Joann Diesel
Washington