With voting season right around the corner in November, there are a handful of new voters in Brunswick County, who might need some pointers on the candidates’ jobs and how they help us in our day to day lives. The Judges, Sheriffs, School Board, and county commissioners help make a lot of decisions for the community everyday and it takes a lot to know how to be fit enough for their jobs. When you get your first ballot it might be scary with all the choices that are in front of you and you might be thinking that you might make the wrong choice, always remember that voting is about your personal opinion, not anyone else’s. So, allow me to introduce to you what voting is all about and what you need to know this voting season.
When voting for judges make sure to research the people who are running. That means that you should know a little bit about them as a person and also what they hope to do when they are voted. Finding out more about the person will help you better understand why the candidate is running in the first place. You can find some posts on social media or articles about some stances that they have taken in the past to know what opinions they have on different issues in the community. Click here for more information!
Sheriffs are one of the biggest helpers in our world today. They are there to help us with accidents, some issues that might happen at home, or to protect us in public places. Sheriff’s jobs are to always protect and serve their community. When voting for a sheriff, you might want to look at their background history with other sheriff/cop positions, and focus on how well they served back then and then you can decide whether you think they would be a good candidate for the position.
The school board is a crucial choice because those are the people who make decisions for the kids who will be our adults in the upcoming future. When you’re voting for new members on the school board you want to research the candidates and find some that possess strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex issues. These candidates have to have confidence to make smart decisions that will have long term impacts. When researching candidates, find someone who would be appropriate for the position they are running for. Want more information? Click here!
County Commissioners are the ones who set the property tax rate for the community, regulate land use, and oversee the county’s administration. The County Commissioners Board meet every first and third Monday of the month to deliberate anything they may need to have a discussion about. Find out more here!
