Election Day in Oak Ridge
It’s almost over… The polls open in less than 2 hours. (Voting hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) About 3000 people have already voted early.
This election is getting more attention than usual for an Oak Ridge City election. The Crestpointe referendum was the top story on the front page of yesterday’s News Sentinel: “Bond issue verdict looms — Oak Ridge voters to decide if the city should help fund controversial development“.
Predictably, both local papers have endorsed Evans, Hayes, and Hensley, saying that they are pro-business (and pro-Crestpointe) and that Oak Ridge needs a pro-business City Council. Unfortunately, in this context “pro-business” typically seems to mean unquestioning support for tax breaks, subsidies, zoning changes, etc., that are purported to be for the purpose of economic development. On the contrary, I am not opposed to business or economic development, but I believe that over the long term business benefits from a level playing field, stable rules (including stable zoning), and being in a community that pays attention to the needs of its residents and existing businesses.
After the polls close (about 7:30 pm), my supporters and Citizens Oak Ridge will gather for an election night party at 135 Greystone Drive. Everyone is welcome — I hope we will have much to celebrate!
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I must say, I fear you were right about my fortune telling abilities, my crystal ball must be on the fritz…
Congratulations, Ellen!
Comment by AT — June 5, 2007 @ 9:55 pm
Great campaign Ellen! Thank you for not giving up on a community that greatly needs you.
Comment by Ray Kircher — June 7, 2007 @ 7:35 am