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End Local Government & School Board Lack of “Transparency”. No More Secrets.

Voting is a crucial part of democracy, as it is the mechanism through which elected officials make decisions on behalf of their constituents. The ability to see the voting records of our elected politicians is an essential part of holding them accountable for their actions and ensuring that they are acting in the best interests of the people they represent.

One of the most significant benefits of being able to see the voting records of our elected officials is transparency. By knowing how our representatives have voted on specific issues, we can hold them accountable for their actions and make informed decisions about whether or not to re-elect them. This transparency also promotes trust in our government, as citizens can see that their elected officials are acting in the public interest rather than their own personal agendas.

Moreover, the voting records of our elected officials can also provide valuable insight into their political beliefs and priorities. By examining how they vote on certain issues, we can determine whether they are aligned with our own values and priorities, and whether they are truly representing our interests. This information can be particularly valuable during election cycles, where voters can use voting records to make informed decisions about which candidates to support.

The ability to access voting records also promotes government accountability. By having a public record of how elected officials have voted, it becomes much more difficult for them to deny responsibility for their actions or to hide from their voting records. This accountability can help to ensure that elected officials act in the best interests of their constituents rather than corporate or other special interests.

Furthermore, the ability to see voting records can promote greater civic engagement. By seeing the outcomes of different votes, citizens can become more engaged in the political process and advocate for issues they believe in. This engagement can help to foster a more robust and healthy democracy, where citizens are actively involved in shaping the direction of their government.

In addition to the importance of seeing the voting records of our elected officials at the national level, it is also essential to have access to the voting records of our local government officials and school boards. These elected officials have a direct impact on our daily lives, from funding for schools and infrastructure to public safety and zoning laws.

At the local level, voting records are especially critical because they can have an immediate impact on our communities. For example, a school board’s voting record on issues such as funding for special education programs or school safety policies can directly affect the quality of education and safety of our children. Knowing how our local officials vote on these issues can help us hold them accountable for their decisions and ensure that they are acting in the best interest of our community.

Moreover, local government officials and school board members often have a closer relationship with their constituents, which means that their voting records may be more accessible and easier to understand than those of national representatives. This accessibility can encourage greater civic engagement and promote more significant participation in the democratic process.

Furthermore, the voting records of local officials can also serve as a valuable resource for citizens looking to make informed decisions during local elections. By examining how these officials have voted on specific issues in the past, we can get a better sense of their priorities, beliefs, and values. This information can help us make more informed decisions about which candidates to support and which issues to prioritize.

I can understand constituents frustration with the current system of viewing local politicians and school board members’ voting records. It’s outrageous that the only way to access this information is through meeting minutes, agendas, and videos, which is extremely time-consuming, cumbersome, and not equitable.

It’s unacceptable that citizens have to spend countless hours sifting through these documents and recordings just to find out how their elected officials have voted on critical issues that directly affect their lives. It’s a complete waste of time and resources, and it creates an unnecessary barrier to civic engagement.

This outdated and inefficient system only serves to further disenfranchise marginalized communities and individuals who may not have the time or resources to devote to this arduous process. It’s a blatant disregard for their right to access public information and participate fully in the democratic process.

It’s time for local officials to step up and provide a more accessible and transparent system for accessing voting records. It’s their responsibility to ensure that citizens have easy access to this critical information, and anything less is a failure of their duty to serve their constituents, regardless of political affiliation.

In conclusion, the current system of accessing local politicians and school board members’ voting records through meeting minutes, agendas, and videos is an absolute disgrace. It’s a time-consuming, cumbersome, and inequitable process that further disenfranchises marginalized communities. Local officials must do better, and they must do it now.

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Crime has vaulted near the top of voters’ concerns, just after the economy and inflation. According to Gallup, 80 percent of Americans worry “a great deal” or a “fair amount” about crime, the highest level in two decades.

 

Such fears pose yet another midterm election hurdle for Democrats, on top of public angst over soaring prices and President Biden’s dismal public approval ratings.

 

As a former prosecutor, substitute judge, legal advocate for children, state Senator, and as a legislator, Jennifer Wexton should be well aware that our society is a dangerous place. Wexton should understand that our children, the elderly, and everyone else in between needs to be protected from violent criminals and repeat offenders. She ignores this and advocates on their behalf with light sentences, “no cash bail”, Criminal Justice Reform, and Restorative Justice.

 

Do you recall the rape of a (15) year old girl in a Loudoun County High School bathroom in May 2021 by a transgendered student? If this wasn’t bad enough, “Criminal Justice Reform” allowed for the rapists sentenced to be reduced, removing him from the sexual assault registry and providing supervised probation. To make matters worse, the Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler IGNORED the federally mandated processes and procedures when incidents of this nature occur, and now Wexton is abolishing Title IX protections under HR5-Equality Act.

 

Jennifer Wexton got the ball rolling on the rapists lenient sentence by introducing Bill NO. 1082 in 2017, which passed (and she’s proud of it, see video during meeting with NAACP).

In 2019, Wexton proudly endorsed Buta Biberaj for Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney. Prior to being elected, Biberaj was the legal redress for the Loudoun NAACP; this is not an insignificant detail. Biberaj also belongs to the Virginia Progressive Prosecutors For Justice. The VPPFJ’s primary goal is “Criminal Justice Reform” or “Restorative Justice”.

 

Wexton, Biberaj are closely aligned Progressive ideologues and share questionable associations with a variety of organizations and people.

Who could forget the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020 over George Floyd. Wexton is so radical that she sponsored the “George Floyd Justice Policing Act” (defund the police) and the “Mental Health Justice Act” that allowed for increased funding for social workers that are meant to take the place of police officers around the country.

 

These are only a few examples of what Wexton and the Progressive Democrats “Criminal Justice Reform” and “Restorative Justice” look like for Public Safety:

 

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