Over the past few weeks that I’ve walked through neighborhoods, canvassing voters, I’ve seen some 
truly lovely homes. Places that are sanctuaries from the problems and corrosive encounters with the world at large. Beautiful views; lush greenery; maybe a bubbling fountain to calm and rejuvenate one’s spirit. When the going gets tough, these folks have a place where they can retreat.
But they don’t retreat. The people on my walk lists are reliable voters. When I knock on their doors, they ask questions, they read my pamphlet, they make time to educate themselves about local issues and where candidates stand.
They give me hope.
I always return from canvassing energized. People in upscale homes who have the money to insulate themselves from harshness, instead stay involved and vote for those who put change into action. People in more modest circumstances, who continually deal with the vicissitudes of life, don’t give up. Instead, they go vote.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day, your opportunity to change your world. Local elections sometimes have a greater impact on your day-to-day quality of life than national elections do.
I understand that all of us want a good life, and that the vision for a “good” life varies with each of us. Part of my job on council is to remove obstacles that stand between you and success.
I never forget I work for you.
I’m asking for your vote to retain my seat on council for one more term. Thank you for caring about the town.
— Nancy Oates
New Steve
/ November 5, 2019I will turn in a ballot today.
But it will be blank.
There is no one here to vote for.
Again.
Philip
/ November 5, 2019Very bummed that you lost. You’ve been a great member of the Council. Please run again next time! This was a strange, very low-participation election.
And of course please keep blogging!
Nancy Oates
/ November 6, 2019Thank you, Philip. I certainly was disappointed not to have clinched my seat tonight. The provisional, absentee and military ballots haven’t been counted yet. That will be done on Nov. 15. Let’s wait until then before scheduling my funeral. And rest assured, I will keep blogging.
Plurimus
/ November 7, 2019Agree w/Phillip. I hope you do keep up the blogging. Regardless of the outcome, keep being effective at keeping the decisions in the public and provoking discussion.
Del Snow
/ November 7, 2019I will be waiting for November 15 with baited breath!
24 Votes???????????
The percentage of voters is embarrassing in our “oh-so-well-educated” Town. I hope all non-voters realize that they have forfeited the right to complain about CH issues.
David Schwartz
/ November 7, 2019I feel torn. I very much want you to remain on Council, but I am also drooling at the prospect of what you will write once you feel free to openly speak your mind and tell us where the bodies are buried. For your many admirers, it’s a win either way.
Deborah Fulghieri
/ November 9, 2019You have kept housing affability front and center, and now who will consider it on Council?