Political debate

19 Oct - Sara and Jamie attended a debate of local candidates for several offices.  The election is 8 Nov.  The debate was held at Robinson School that Jamie and Sara attend. 

The candidates were for local sherriff and County Board of Supervisors from the local district that we live in.  There were 3 candidates for the Board of Supervisors.  Sara saw how we do local debates so the public can ask questions and listen to who they want to vote for to represent them in decisions on the County board.  The board runs many things but most importantly to the students is the entire county budget which for 2012 is $3.3B ($2.4B euros) and what it allocates for the schools ($2B).  The county budget is more than GDP of more than 100 countries in the world!!  It would rank at #112.

There are a total of 10 members.  The candidates gave a 2 minute opening remarks then the floor was opened for questions on any subject.

The girls enjoyed it and made their mind up who they would vote for.  I vote in Florida and Kim votes in South Carolina.  We will see who wins the contest.