Politics can be roller coaster without a safety bar -- and many people avoid taking the ride of their lives. Especially in this era of 24-7 news cycles, “fake news” and a tumultuous political environment, too many Americans are skipping the ballot box.
But we are still a nation where our leaders are decided by ballots. In many places around the world, individuals just trying to exercise the right to vote are met with corruption or violence. Voting is something too many of our citizens take for granted and deem no longer important.
Do you know how many elected officials there are in the U.S.? The answer: 513,000.
We are a citizen democracy. And while you may not care about politics and government, they sure care about you – and your business.
With primary elections in California upon us, please take a moment and reflect about the importance of civic engagement. President Abraham Lincoln said, “Democracy is a government...of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Governing starts on the ground with its engaged citizenry leading the way.
At the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to promote, support, and enhance a positive business environment by working closely with our city, business, and community partners to empower our citizens and move Fremont and California forward. And we can’t move forward without you taking the first step: exercising your right to vote!
If you have questions about the June 5th election, please click here visit the California Secretary of State’s election site. To learn more about our government affairs efforts, please explore the Business For Good Government and Advocacy sections of our website.
But we are still a nation where our leaders are decided by ballots. In many places around the world, individuals just trying to exercise the right to vote are met with corruption or violence. Voting is something too many of our citizens take for granted and deem no longer important.
Do you know how many elected officials there are in the U.S.? The answer: 513,000.
We are a citizen democracy. And while you may not care about politics and government, they sure care about you – and your business.
With primary elections in California upon us, please take a moment and reflect about the importance of civic engagement. President Abraham Lincoln said, “Democracy is a government...of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Governing starts on the ground with its engaged citizenry leading the way.
At the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to promote, support, and enhance a positive business environment by working closely with our city, business, and community partners to empower our citizens and move Fremont and California forward. And we can’t move forward without you taking the first step: exercising your right to vote!
If you have questions about the June 5th election, please click here visit the California Secretary of State’s election site. To learn more about our government affairs efforts, please explore the Business For Good Government and Advocacy sections of our website.
| written by Matt Senekeremian Fremont Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Affairs & Community Engagement Matt is the newest staff member of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about Matt here. |  |
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