Three Associations Serving Local Government And School Boards Promote October 18th Elections

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Vote on October 18th ~ there is a lot at stake for Albertans.
The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties (AAMDC), the Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) and the Association of Urban Municipalities of Alberta (AUMA) are encouraging Albertans to get involved in the upcoming municipal and school board elections.
“On October 18th, Albertans have the opportunity to select who will spend the next three years creating successful, vibrant communities. Citizens should seize the opportunity to have their say in who will oversee organizations that have such a vital, tangible impact on their lives,” said AAMDC President Donald W. Johnson.
“School boards set the tone for what happens in your community's schools,” said ASBA President Heather Welwood. She urged citizens to go beyond voting and think about running for the office of school trustee. “You don't have to have kids in school to serve on a school board. We believe that the most effective school boards bring many different perspectives to the decision-making table.”
“Municipalities have responsibilities for day-to-day life that range from road building to recreation, from utilities to emergency services. In Alberta, citizens have the right and privilege to be part of this decision-making by voting,” said AUMA President Darren Aldous.
Alberta, like many regions, has seen a slow decline in voter turnout. It is time to change that.  Your vote can make a difference.
Collectively, school boards make decisions for about $5 billion tax-dollars a year. In the run-up to the October 18th election, the AAMDC, AUMA and ASBA have undertaken initiatives to raise the profile of the upcoming election. Read about them online at:
www.aamdc.com, www.asba.ab.ca/10_election/trustee-election-10.asp and www.auma.ca