I am really not a big fan of political campaigning. I never have been. This makes the entire process of running for municipal office rather interesting. The issue, when it comes right down to it, is that I see my fellow candidates as future collaborators more than competitors. Each one comes to the table with great ideas and a passion for serving the community and it is easy for me to identify where our visions overlap. This leaves me feeling rather conflicted at times. Particularly when I think about filling out my own ballot.
I’ve been advised to bullet vote (a term I just learned), but I feel weird about that, because it goes against my generally supportive nature. Don’t get me wrong … I want to win … but I don’t want it so badly that I’ll compromise my values.
Thankfully, there is still time to make a well-informed decision. That goes for all of us. Regardless of the outcome, we are all here for the same reason; to ensure our children continue to have access to the best education possible in the best city in the state of Maine.