Cast A Vote That Really Matters: Why Local Elections Count
We are in the midst of one of the most important presidential elections of our lifetimes. We also will be voting for two seats on the San Mateo City Council this November. Why are local elections important and why should you vote all the way down the ballot? 1. Much of what we deal with every day is decided at the local level. Do we have a safe, welcoming community? Is there sufficient affordable housing? What’s being done to prevent traffic gridlock? Do our basic services --