Colorado Springs Homes Blog

The 2008 General Election is a little more than a week away. 

We're all being bombarded by phone calls, TV ads, and slick glossy flyers about the ballot issues.  While it's hard to make sense of all the conflicting information, one thing you can be sure of, the sponsors of those ads are trying to get you to vote their way. 

If you'd like to do your civic duty, but still have some hair attached to your scalp come election day, it's time well spent to read your 2008 State Ballot Information Booklet and the similar pamphlet you received from the county. 

The beauty of these publications:

• You get to read - and re-read - the full text of the ballot initiatives, so you don't find yourself poring over the cryptic verbiage in the election booth, causing a line of angry neighbors to form behind you.
• The Pros and Cons of each issue are listed, as fairly and dispassionately as you'll find anywhere.
• The state booklet has a cheat sheet you can take with you to the polling place.

We're considering 14 amendments to our state constitution and statutes (plus four state referendums), in addition to local issues - measures that really affect us.  These publications can help assure you you're voting the way that actually fits with your beliefs, and not depending on some one else's agenda to inform you.

If you've misplaced or didn't receive your state booklet, go to the Colorado Blue Book's site, where you can download a PDF or even an audio version.  For El Paso County's Guide, click here.

Now, if they only had this sort of guide for the candidates...

Ken and Sandy Wickham are long-time Realtors in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO.  To contact them, call 719-534-7919 or 800-599-8500 ext. 1119.

www.wickhome.com