Well it's a done deal.
I didn't get elected.
But that's okay because I didn't come last.
When you consider all the conditions, I did okay and here's why:
Approx 38% turnout of voters (Yes, I know it's a poor showing but what can you do?)
I had almost 500 hits on my election blog.
Almost 16,000 people saw my name on the ballot.
Several of my campaign planks have been "considered" by other candidates.
I had a small team that worked very hard. (Thank you all again)
I had a minscule budget.
I worked 3 jobs (one involved shift work)
AND
my biggest and most impressive condition?
I did it
without election signs!
I refuse to use elections signs. I took an idea from Howard Dean and used the internet for a lot of contacts.
Election signs are very expensive, scenery-blocking, potential litter-making, eye pollution. I drove less than a 1/2 mile and counted almost 300 signs. Some of the ones I didn't count were on the road, lying on the grass, and had been knocked down, kicked down or pushed over.
No other business or individual could get away with advertising signs like that, so why do we allow it during elections?
I know this may read like sour grapes, but believe me when I say it's not.
I made a statement and took a stand and I will do it again in 4 years.
One person asked me what I would do if I didn't win and I said, "Keep a close eye on the guy that does."
So take this as fair warning, I'm watching.
