Register TODAY to vote in upcoming election
Don’t be left out of the most important election of the century. Not only in terms of national issues, but statewide initiatives on the Nov. 4 ballot will have immediate and far-reaching impacts on people from all levels of our community. To have a say in this election, you must be a registered voter (a Massachusetts resident, a citizen, and at least 18 years old) and TODAY is the last day to register! Register by completing this form and mailing it (postmark Oct. 15) to your city’s election department. You may also register in person. In Lowell, you have until 8 p.m. tonight to register at City Hall, 375 Merrimack Street. New citizens may register to vote after the deadline by bringing their dated naturalization papers to city hall by 4 p.m. the day before the election.
The two presidential candidates and their running mates could not be more different in their priorities and plans for dealing with the pressing issues facing our nation (watch tonight’s debate). In terms of the Commonwealth, ballot question 1 alone, if it passes, could devastate the delivery of basic services to our communities by reducing state revenues by more than 40 percent. For details about the impacts of Question 1, a reckless proposal to eliminate the state income tax, check here. For more information on state and local candidates, see this website I recently learned about that allows you to identify your candidates based on your address. It also offers discussion of the ballot iniatives including pros and cons of each one. Whatever you do, be informed, and VOTE because it matters.