They have said that we have numbers to elect candidates and be influential. Now, with budget cuts and programs at stake, this truth is as important as ever. Since the last election, when fighting for the library, transportation projects, schools and city services, there is always the reminder that Charlestown often has the reputation of being divided, and not being able to get people out. Everyone
likes to acknowledge that we have low voter turnout and no elected officials who reside here. The implication is that most of us are less invested or connected. But, we know Charlestown cares deeply about our neighborhood, our children, our friends, our services...more than any place that we have ever been. Now more than ever (with more cuts on the horizon), our success is in our collective ability to stand together every chance we have to remind Boston that Charlestown cares about education, about libraries, about parks, about community centers, about redevelopment, about transportation...and that we will come out to VOTE!. Our turnout sends the message that we are watching decisions and we count. Maybe candidates will serve us the same whether we turnout or not. But, in likely chance that elected officials remember those who come out, then Charlestown would be well served if every organization, every street, every neighbor...voted in these tough times. It is time to double our turnout. It is time to bring it home. Just VOTE! Charlestown COUNTS! We cannot do it without you.
