May 15, 2008

StreetTalk

by Carol Rosen

There is an election on June 3 for the District 10 City Council seat and several propositions. Do you plan to vote by mail, at the polls or not at all? (Asked at the PW at Via Valiente Plaza)


“I already voted by mail. I work a 12-hour shift and don’t get home until 8 p.m. so I’d rather do it by mail so my vote counts.”

Jackie Murray, 56
Almaden
Critical care nurse


“By mail, it’s easier and I know my vote will count.”

Barbara Simmons, 52
Almaden
Hair stylist


“I’m permanently registered as an absentee voter by mail, so I won’t forget [to vote]. It’s also much more convenient.”

Carol Zafiropoulous, 45
Almaden
Student teacher at Hoover Middle School


“At the polls because it’s right across the street from where I live.”

Massoud Javid, 56
Almaden
Artist


“I plan on voting, but I have to register first. I will vote at the polls with my parents."

Lauren Claudatos, 19
Almaden
Student at SJSU


“By mail. I’m not enthused with the new voting machines. I’m not sure they are failsafe. My husband has always voted by mail so I decided last time to do the same.”

Betsy Plette, 58
Almaden
Homemaker


“I vote by mail. I decided to vote by mail for the last election. It’s more convenient. I was very upset when I voted in the primary and one of the election people announced what party I was registered with. I felt that my privacy was invaded so now I do it by mail.”

Penny Tenczar, 63
Almaden
Realtor


“At the polls. I just like to go because it’s an American experience.”

Rachel Goss
Almaden
Homemaker


“I vote at the polls because I normally don’t make up my mind until the morning I vote.”

Teena Claudatos, 58
Almaden
Homemaker and volunteer


“I vote by mail. It’s more efficient, easier and time saving for me because I work.”
Josie Navarrete

Almaden
Property manager