Now is the time. Be a responsible citizen, get informed and VOTE!
The way we vote and what we vote for or against has changed a lot since 1776. We now have a multitude of ways and things on which to vote. The fact that voting has been made easier with mail-in ballots, early voting and a wide variety of polling places does not absolve us of our most important duty as a citizen. Just completing a ballot doesn’t pass the test. It is every registered voter’s responsibility to be INFORMED voters – informed about the platforms of those running for office and informed on the many resolutions that will also be on your ballot.
The first step in voting is registering. In Arizona, you have until Oct. 7 to register to vote. You can register in person at the County Recorder’s Office and there is an online resource that saves you time and is very easy. If you are not currently registered, follow this link, answer a few questions and submit your application today: https://servicearizona.com/VoterRegistration/selectLanguage.
As an alternative, we have voter registration forms at Timberline Firearms. Pick one up, fill it out and mail it in or drop it off at a local voting center (the closest to us is at the Flagstaff Mall, between JCPenney and Planet Fitness).
You should receive a sample ballot in the mail. This is a very handy way to research the candidates and then mark the ballot to use as a reference when you vote by mail or at your polling place.
There are many other initiatives on the ballot this year. As a registered voter, you’ll receive the Arizona General Election Publicity Pamphlet in the mail. This 355-page document contains detailed explanations of each initiative on the ballot along with comments on each one from your fellow citizens.
When you’re voting, don’t forget to pay attention to those races that are local. Who you elect in races like County Attorney or School Board Member can make a real difference in our community and how it is run.
Now is the time. Be a responsible citizen, get informed and VOTE! FBN
By Rob Wilson
Rob Wilson is the owner (with his wife, Elise) of Timberline Firearms & Training in Flagstaff. They offer a full line of firearms, accessories, safes and ammunition along with Liberty Safes. For more information, visit timberlinefirearms.us.
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