[jjalex]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

This is a question that will never be answered....unless you pay attention to any local elected official....anywhere in the nation.

Many elected officials hold ‘full time’ positions outside of their elected capacities. This is fine....and it’s legal. The ones that campaign on “this is a full time job for me”....while those that question that premise will counter with “its a couple meetings a month”. The latter is not really fair because anyone that’s served in a local elected capacity knows the job (should be) 24/7/365, and for most part it is. Meetings, sub committee meetings, community events....getting stopped at Dunkin Donuts, phone calls, emails, knocks at the door at any given time to address an issue. But you know what, that’s the gig! For those that operate in this fashion, you have my respect, for those that just mail it in....the voters will always have the final say.
I like to borrow a line from a great fraternal organization when discussing politics.....”Service above Self”!

Good luck to all of the candidates tomorrow!

Thanks for the acknowledgment of the work being done by local officials. As one myself it’s rarely mentioned and greatly appreciated.