When the cats are away...

There are like a million new and wonderful things that have happened to myself and others since I last blogged here, but for the immediate moment, there is just one thing that we need to be focused on:

** GOTV **

As Drew said, get out and vote!!

Election Day is more than just in November and in even-numbered years. I have emphasized at each of our CR meetings this semester how important local races can be, and how they can actually end up having a greater direct impact on our immediate and everyday lives than the national elections can.

So be sure that you get to your polling place before 7 PM, and cast your vote.

If you have any questions, or need any assistance, please call the UIS College Republicans ** 24/7 Hotline ** at any time: 206-2323.



Update (10 PM): The votes are currently being counted. Here's who we want to win, in the City of Springfield:

Capital Township Trustee
(Vote for 4)

Brian Schackmann

Bill Cavanagh

Dave Robisch

Candice D. Trees



District 186 School Board Race
Subdistrict 2
(Vote for 1)

Brad Mills



SMEAA
Springfield School Board


Member of the Board - Dist. 3
(Vote for 1)

Tony Smarjesse


Member of the Board - Dist. 4
(Vote for 3)

Mary Frances Squires

Mike Coffey, Jr.

Dave White



Springfield Park District Board
(Vote for 3)

Frank Lesko

Scott Hanauer

Pete Cavanaugh


Advisory Referendum

Merger of City and County Health Departments
"YES"