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Preston needs better voting system

Susan E. MacGeachie Preston

Publication: The Day

Published 04/26/2012 12:00 AM
Updated 04/25/2012 06:17 PM

I have a question for Preston elected officials: Since when does the town budget get decided at an open town meeting by people raising their hands?

As far as I remember, the budget has always been decided in a voting booth. Lately, in my opinion, the last few important pricy projects have been decided by the old-fashioned "yea" or "nay."

How do we know who these people are, unless they sign in with name and address. How about a photo ID?

Anyone from out of town could come in and vote on that night if we're not careful. I find voting questionable when the same 200 or so people keep showing up to vote.

Don't forget how the halls were packed when Preston was discussing the Utopia project. If I remember correctly, there were about 600 union workers from all over the region. I hope none of these people are now deciding our votes here. All important budget questions that affect our taxes need to go to the polls.

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