Vote Tomorrow
Posted by brazosconservative | Posted in Texas Politics | Posted on 02-11-2009
As I prepare to work the election I am very conflicted. Much like the US Constitution, I really like the original Texas constitution. I think our forefathers did a great job. So basically after rereading and chatting with different Texans all I really want to do is vote in a few things.
I am using the Womens League of Voter primer with the link I posted to decide what to do.
Prop #1 No I don’t want the counties and cities to issue bonds to take on land from others.
Prop #2 Yes This one looks like it evens the playing field for taxes.
Prop #3 I was for it before I was against it. No, our taxes are high enough. Austin, Dallas and Houston have sky high rates, I don’t want their rates in my county. It gives Texas too much power.
Prop #4 Toss up, one part of me wants far more research based universities in Texas, the other part of me knows Texas has limited funds to spread for research. This amendment may be in the wrong time for economical reasons, I have no idea what lever I will pull.
Prop #5 No, because as written some other county could write your appraisal. That is a no go in our county, we want local people doing the job they know.
Prop #6 No. Any bond possibility is not okay with me. Plus this is a mix between the State of Texas and the federal govt.
Prop #7 No, One job at a time. There is a reason our constitution was written this way. A county or city job is important, and being in the Texas National Guard would take away people from a job that may require on call service which would make a county or city suffer.
Prop#8 No, not because I don’t support veterans, because I am a realist. They are former federal employees, the federal government or donations should do something for the veterans. Texas has no extra funds with all the illegals we are dealing with.
Prop #9 No This would allow the state if it wants to take land that storms have eroded. I am a property first eminent domain protector.
Prop #10 Yes, many counties struggle to find and keep qualified appraisers, I see nothing wrong with this choice.
Prop #11 Yes, it is better than nothing. It is not perfect considering Perry may win but he did veto this bill, after it passed the house and Senate.
I reserve the ability to change my mind about all of these except 11 if I think longer about them.
I will be working the election tomorrow so no post on Tuesday. I expect Texans to vote tomorrow!
