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n the just finished Naples City Council election three numbers no responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited material. To CEOs.
I stand out 16,497 and 6,572 and 39.84. Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not
necessarily those of the publisher.
The first number 16,497 is the total of
registered voters in the city of Naples.
The second number 6,572 is the number of
people who cast votes.
The third number 39.84 is the percentage of
eligible voters who voted. publisher reg buxton
Voter apathy has been likened to a sort Beth’s clients know that they will get honest, straightforward
of political depression where the voter feels account executive colette m. beringer advice and unwavering loyalty from her, whether it’s a prenuptial
hopeless and unable to be heard or have 312.315.9549 or postnuptial agreement, divorce, division of marital property,
influence. Voter apathy occurs when eligible voters do not vote in
public elections. contributing writers bill barnett alimony, parenting or child support matter. Also, because of Beth’s
Outside of election time voters may seem disillusioned with more than 30 years of experience, they will get someone who
politicians in general or the whole political process. sandra lee buxton
When a city is run by elected officials, unhappy and inactive diana jarrett will litigate, advocate, counsel and problem-solve delicate family
citizens can present problems. As an example when very few lois bolin matters passionately and effectively – just as we’ve done for our
citizens cast their ballot, the politicians elected may not represent clients since 1924.
the values and beliefs of the whole population. jeff lytle
Groups that have the power to get the vote out all did an claudia polzin
outstanding job. They made the importance of the ballot box paula allia
crystal clear. These groups included The League of Women Voters,
the Democratic and Republican parties and some special interest tina osceola
groups.
I am not upset with who won seats in the election but what cover phil fisher art
highly irritates me is so FEW voters participated in the process. Where Tradition Meets the Future.
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