[speedgibson] Speed Gibson: Put it all on the table

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Posted by Speed Gibson:
Put it all on the table
http://speedgibson.powerblogs.com/posts/1225582568.shtml


   There's a lot of choices to make on the ballot this year, from
   President of the United States to the Soil and Water Conservation
   Board. And then there are all those judges on the other side. But
   there's room for more.
   I note that the Osseo Schools are electing School Board members in
   this, an even year. Robbinsdale Schools do this in odd years. Cities
   like Minneapolis hold Mayoral and other contests in odd years as well.
   Referendums can happen any time.
   One general election every two years should be enough for all State
   and Local offices. Hold them on even years with the Federal offices.
   One Primary election every two years should also be enough.
   Part of my reasoning is that office holders who will be working
   together should be elected together as much as possible, such as a
   Legislator and a Mayor who will then beg that Legislator for money and
   favors. And of course there are those referendums to sneak past the
   goalie.
   Mostly, though, after each election I think we all deserve a full year
   off from any serious campaigning - and all those awful ads.