The Valdosta Daily Times
VALDOSTA —
Every election is important, but some seem more important than others. This is one of those elections. With the state’s budget on the ropes, education funding bled nearly dry, and a multitude of other issues crowding for attention, management and money, this may well be one of the most important elections in Georgia’s history.
In the governor’s race, there is no incumbent running this year. Gov. Sonny Perdue’s limit of two terms is drawing to a close.
This means both the Republicans and Democrats are running large fields of gubernatorial candidates. With so many candidates on the ballot, many voters may feel overwhelmed trying to select one.
But make no mistake: Even after a likely run-off for both parties, one of these candidates will represent each party. From there, one candidate will be the next governor of Georgia.
One of these candidates will hopefully be the person to steer Georgia onto a brighter course, or the winning candidate could well be the person who digs Georgia deeper into a hole.
If you believe one candidate has the abilities, savvy and intelligence to lead Georgia to that better future, we ask that you vote for this person today. Don’t assume the candidate you believe to be the best person for the job will be the winner. Do something about it. Take part. Vote for that person.
Lowndes County Commission faces a similar situation. Two commission posts are wide open, with neither incumbent seeking re-election. Each commission seat has several candidates vying to be the representative from the two parties.
By the start of next year, Lowndes County will have two new leaders. With the current Lowndes County Commission system of three voting commissioners and a non-voting commission chairman, these new commissioners represent two-thirds of the county’s decision makers.
Who will those two people be? Who will the next governor of Georgia and many other statewide officers be? Today is your opportunity to be one of the state’s most important decision makers. Today, you are a citizen with a vote.
