Election Day 2019

Like clockwork every four years, exasperated citizens ask regarding the candidates, "where do these idiots come from!"  My answer is always the same: "they come up through low-turnout off-year elections when barely anyone is paying attention."  It is in that spirit that I am encouraging you to cast a ballot in order to keep more idiots from taking office (or to kick some out).  Tomorrow is Election Day, so go find your polling place and vote!

As always, I've got my personal picks for my part of Pennsylvania...

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Allegheny County Executive

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Allegheny County Controller

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District Attorney

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Ballot Questions:

Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to grant certain rights to crime victims, including to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity; considering their safety in bail proceedings; timely notice and opportunity to take part in public proceedings; reasonable protection from the accused; right to refuse discovery requests made by the accused; restitution and return of property; proceedings free from delay; and to be informed of these rights, so they can enforce them? NO

Shall the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter be amended to establish a dedicated Parks Trust Fund beginning in 2020 to: improve, maintain, create and operate public parks; improve park safety; equitably fund parks in underserved neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh; be funded with an additional 0.5 mill levy ($50 on each $100,000 of assessed real estate value); secure matching funds and services from a charitable city parks conservancy; and assure citizen participation and full public disclosure of spending? NO