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Here we are coming off an election following a permission from the publisher. Life in Naples regrets
recent primary where less than 30% of the eligi-
that no responsibility can be accepted for
ble voters in Collier County voted. This mid-term unsolicited material. Opinions expressed by contributors
election drew more voter interest than the primary
or advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher.
with a 62% voter turnout. Higher voter involvement
is outstanding to see.
This election determined the direction of the Collier County School Board.
Top on the agenda for the new board is the responsibility of hiring the
new school Superintendent. Given the seriousness of the education of
Publisher Reg Buxton
our children, higher voter participation was expected.
The same can be said for the Collier Commission races, where two
Account Executive Colette M. Beringer
long time Commissioners and residents of the county were replaced
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by two political newcomers. It will be interesting to watch the dynamics
of both. Collier voters were strongly behind our state and federal repre-
sentatives. All of the candidates earned large majorities in their races. Contributing Writers Bill Barnett
Sandra Lee Buxton
Now that we know who will represent us, what do we expect them to do?
Diana Jarrett
First is their ability to stay on top of the carnage left by Hurricane Ian.
Lois Bolin
They need to use their positions to be sure all available state and federal
Jeff Lytle
aid is delivered to our county in a timely manner.
Claudia Polzin
There is still so much pain and hurt among out citizens, and they need Paula Allia
to know their elected officials are there for them. Their respective local Tina Osceola
offices need to listen well when called on for answers or help and be
excellent communicators to those who call and to their respective
Graphic Design Linda Peters
elected officials.
linda @swelldesign.net
We made great strides in this election with voter turnout, but we still
need more eligible voters to get involved.
The smart elected politician will view this as a time to listen, solve
problems, be the people’s representative, and remember the next Life in Naples Magazine
election is not that far away. is now a Community Partner of the

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