Yes, it’s Election Day in New York, in case you were wondering why the kids have off from school. Bronxites eager to fulfill their civic duty, however, will be disappointed to learn that there’s no actual race going on in the Boogie Down.
New Yorkers in some parts of the city will be voting for district attorney and judicial candidates, but there’s only one name on the Bronx ballot — Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson.
Johnson, the borough’s DA for the last two decades, hasn’t had an opponent since 1999, according to City Limits.
So while you might not get to indulge in the thrill of voting today, you can enjoy the thrill of parking on any side of the street you want: thanks to Election Day, alternate side rules are suspended.
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So few showed up and all that money was spent to pay for THIS. Find a better way!
We never miss an election. We believe in showing up and using our right to vote. But even we sat this one out. Mr. Johnson’s name was on every line, and there was nothing else on the ballot. The opposition party should at the very least offer up a choice; an alternative candidate. Even if they have no chance of winning. I understand the concept of running unopposed, but why does the only candidate get his name on every line? If he is a Democrat, he gets that line. But that – and maybe one of the smaller parties should be it – not on the Republican line as well. Elections are supposed to be about choice. No candidate? Your party should not appear on the ballot.
I believe it is time to allow voting online. ID Verification is possible now; and I believe it would increase participation as well as cut costs.