Election Day: What If Jacksonville Suddenly Woke Up?

[Ajax]

I voted at 7:45 this morning.  I was the only voter there.  It was kinda sad.  Now that I think about it, I've been voting since 1987 in all sorts of elections and I can't remember ever being the only voter in a polling place. 

I really hate standing in lines, but I have to say it's pretty exciting to stand there and have to patiently wait to cast my vote.  I often see voters who clearly support candidates that I didn't like, but I am always happy for them - happy that they are participating in the process.  I can only hope that the best candidate wins - even if it's not the one I voted for. 

[fsujax]

^^oh wow. that is a sad.

[Garden guy]

I wish they'd change voting day on sat...it makes absolutley no sense to make any voting day a week day...they should be on days that the majority of the people have off.

[wsansewjs]

Yea, like an local event such as a concert where politicians can rally up supports then tell everyone to go VOTE on a Saturday! I can imagine that... Hahaha!

-Josh

[BridgeTroll]

Funny thing was that they were in the break room talking about American Idol.

I bet they vote for that...

[BridgeTroll]

I wish they'd change voting day on sat...it makes absolutley no sense to make any voting day a week day...they should be on days that the majority of the people have off.

Why?  It would change nothing.  We have early voting so you already CAN vote on a saturday.

[uptowngirl]

we just got back from the Woman's Club (our Springfield voting location) there was one person in line and one person voting that is it. They said even Springfield had been slow, but busier than other places. Come on Springfielders!!!

[Garden guy]

I wish they'd change voting day on sat...it makes absolutley no sense to make any voting day a week day...they should be on days that the majority of the people have off.

Why?  It would change nothing.  We have early voting so you already CAN vote on a saturday.

Well if we made voting  day a special day maybe eventually the children that see some saturday event as a good thing maybe we'd have more people turning out..it's just to sad to see such a low turn out for elections that really mean something close at home...city voting day should be like a city holiday.

[Doctor_K]

I wish they'd change voting day on sat...it makes absolutley no sense to make any voting day a week day...they should be on days that the majority of the people have off.

Why?  It would change nothing.  We have early voting so you already CAN vote on a saturday.

Well if we made voting  day a special day maybe eventually the children that see some saturday event as a good thing maybe we'd have more people turning out..it's just to sad to see such a low turn out for elections that really mean something close at home...city voting day should be like a city holiday.

Meh.  IMO, if you make it a 'holiday,' that gives the unwashed, unvoting masses one more day to plan stuff to do that doesn't involve actually voting.

Like Memorial Day.  For the masses, it's another day off to do stuff that isn't related to the actual point of the holiday.

[danem]

Voters only need to care. If they care, they will go to the polls early, at lunch time, or after work. Or do early voting, which is pretty darn convenient!

I must say, I'm new to the area and I've been more excited about this election than the ones in 2008 or 2010, so you bet I showed up. 

[iluvolives]

Most companies will allow employees to take time to go and vote, check your Employee Handbook. Ours allows for 1.5 hours off to vote as long as you schedule it in advance.

Not to say that actually helps since I'm the only person I've seen with an "I Voted" sticker at my office.

[johnnyroadglide]

wsansewjs
I don't have a James Earl Jones baritone voice but I think its pretty good after 15 years in radio and tv. I do YouTube promos and voice overs for myself and for a couple charities I support. I would be happy to be your voice on this project. Sounds like fun.
John

[wsansewjs]

wsansewjs
I don't have a James Earl Jones baritone voice but I think its pretty good after 15 years in radio and tv. I do YouTube promos and voice overs for myself and for a couple charities I support. I would be happy to be your voice on this project. Sounds like fun.
John

That would be a fantastic start! I just need to ask Stephen or one of the MetroJacksonville folks for their full permission to create this video with the epic voiceover, music, and amazing photos.

-Josh

[north miami]

The problem is that the people of Jacksonville just plain don't care.

When I talk to older people - musicians, artists, businessowners - and ask for advice in becoming a successful artist, the first thing I hear is "leave Jacksonville." My college professors tried to tell me the same thing and I didn't listen.

I wish I had. I'll be voting today but I don't think I'll be here for the next election.

It would be intresting to track voter turnout and trends state wide and nation wide.Add that to the MJ Subject List Stephen!

Miami just made history in throwing a Mayor out but I do not recall the turn out percentage.And in this case the politician was thrown out not due to the typical blatant law breaking that has been the demise of so many but largely 'just because' of no real substantive gravity-like pay raises for some.The recall effort heavily bank rolled by a lone wealthy individual.And like the stories unfolding over seas.....no real knowns as to what the electorate will end up with.

No doubt many that could or would make a difference have either opted not to move to Jacksonville or have moved OUT.
As a matter of strategic policy I have always had one foot out the door.I am not alone.

[uptowngirl]

I will say GG, that everyone that was in voting while I was had their children with them. Most of the mommies in my neighborhood bring their kids to vote with them. It is important. My daughter discussed all the pros and cons of every candidate today, we even had a conversation about negative ads- it was inspiring.