Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Electing the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees

A few days ago, as my father-in-law prepared his absentee ballot he asked for my opinion on the candidates for Oakland Community College Board of Trustees. That's right, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, Oakland County voters will be asked to cast their ballots for two members of this board. When he read the names over the phone, I had no idea who the candidates were and was unable to offer much in the way of advice.

Since they run on a non-partisan ballot, the two candidates with the most name recognition will most likely be elected. There has to be a better way to select the members of this board!

Well, because the selection method is unlikely to change by next week, I did find some helpful information from the League of Women Voters Oakland Area. Click here to view/print their 2014 November general election voter guide of the candidates running for 2 positions on the Oakland Community College Board of Trustees. After reading their guide I now recognize a few of the names of the candidates. Regardless, isn't their a better way to select these public officials?

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