If P. Diddy thinks it sexy …

Sean John (aka P. Diddy) Says It’s Sexy

Voting, that is. It seems as if there’s no shortage of political issues to discuss or concerns to be voiced. So why is it, when offered the chance to hire or fire our elected officials, so few people actually vote? There are many answers but few reasons. Voting is the most important requirement of US citizens. You’re going to vote but how do you encourage your residents to do the same?

Inform

Consider providing your residents with information on the How of voting in Champaign County.

• Provide the location and hours of their polling place
• Remind them they can vote absentee
• Send them the link to the County Clerk’s election page <http://www.champaigncountyclerk.com/elections/voters.html>

Encourage

While you never want to suggest what they do once they get into the booth, you can responsibly encourage your residents to vote.

• You might share the You Tube video of Craig Ferguson’s monologue on voting entitled “If You Don’t Vote, You’re a Moron”
• Consider providing some incentive for voting and/or sharing information about local businesses that are providing incentives. Last election, Café Kopi was on the list.
• Fly the American flag at your property on election day

Whatever you decide to do, take a moment to appreciate the fact that you can vote and then go to the polls.