Retired educator backs Deborah Howard for LD 27 House
Glendale grandparent: Candidate a strong advocate for public schools
Independent Newsmedia/Charlene Bisson
OPINION — Growing up, I became aware of political parties and the line between Democrats and Republicans was clearly delineated. My parents were Republicans but didn’t hesitate to vote the other party when the issues warranted it.
As I became eligible to vote, I really tried to compare my values and priorities to those of the candidates. It became apparent that the closer the race was to my home, the more important the decision. State senators and representatives make policies that may directly affect me, and my vote was integral to a positive outcome.
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