So on Monday residents across New Brunswick will head to the polls to elect our municipal politicians for another 4 year term. It begs the question - what relevance does municipal politics have on our lives - or any level of government for that matter.
For our municipal politicians in this region of the country - it's like a glorified volunteer position with little money, perks or acknowledgement. On the flip side municipal politicians are the ones that deal with the BS that erks us day in and day out. "My street has pot holes." "My neighbor's property is unsightly." "You can't allow that company to build that business there!" "The kids in my neighborhood are too loud." "Who will fix my lawn after the plow ripped it up this winter?"
Perhaps its the most day to day level of politics there is and yet we take it for granted. We will be lucky if we can get 30% of the population out to vote.
I have become so apathetic I have not met any of the politicians running in my ward. My Mayor is winning by acclamation (I think) so I don't even have to think about that one.
Come on people - start to realize the importance municipal politics has on our day to day lives and take it more seriously.
I for one will find out if I should be voting for Ian or Bill and....
I will find out before Monday!!!
