Almost everyone I talk to is pretty much tuned out of politics right now, and as someone living in Oneida County year around, I can understand why:
- It's summer in the Northwoods, and there are so many pleasant distractions, including our families and friends, the beauty of our environment, and the joys of finally having good weather.
- It has been a never ending stream of discouraging political news out of Washington.
- A sense of helplessness about improving the state of politics.
As chair of the Democratic Party of Oneida County, I can assure you that even those of us who are highly involved in politics on most days have grown weary of the situation. But it is a new political season, and we are seeing signs of new life, and I believe there is good reason to believe that things are changing for the better.
The local Democratic Party is a long way from Madison, and even further from Washington DC. Much of our attention and energy is focussed on local issues and races, and the low-level business of raising the visibility of candidates with yard signs and sponsoring meet and greets for our candidates.
We have candidates for all of our local races this year, and we are hoping that Northwoods voters have had enough of elected officials who don't represent the needs and values of their constituents. I hope you will take a close look at our candidates.
And please take some time to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the Northwoods.
