With all that our City has gone through this week, it has been wonderful to hear so many people ask about the election Tuesday. Easily overlooked is the vote to move our school board elections to November, with state and national races, which will save the costs of this low turnout election.

All the arguments against a move boil down to the peculiar idea that the election will somehow be better if fewer people vote.

I am passionate about voting. Our civic ancestors fought for the right to vote. More people voting means our elected representatives will better reflect the people of this great City. And I trust the people of Jersey City.

That is why I ask you to please join with me in voting YES on the Jersey City Public Question, and enable more people to participate in school board elections.

Paul Bellan-Boyer
Duncan Ave
(Lights, heat & hot water thankfully restored tonight)