Vote Vote Vote

Ok,

- Just because you received 2 voter registration cards does not mean that you get to vote 2x.

- And just because our city has already messed up part of the election, and I'd say there is a 50/50 chance we'll have to have a re-election at substantial cost to the taxpayers.
- And just because you don't like any of the candidates.
- And just because....well you get my drift here

you STILL have a civic obligation to VOTE!  If you weren't one of the nearly 500 who voted in our city election in early voting tomorrow is your day!  If you didn't vote in the water district election, tomorrow is your day!

There are NO excuses that you either didn't vote, or don't vote.  When you don't vote, all the other idiots in the world (guys like me) get to pick for you!  So you get to live with what I (and those like me) decide, not what you want.

No excuses.

Go vote in our local elections.  County and state are coming up too, then we'll get a reprieve until November.

So VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!

God Bless,
Dennis

VOTE

Texas started no-excuse early voting in 1987.  While the first couple of years wasn't exactly what it is today, by 1991 we had pre-election day voting for elections with no reason necessary for you to go and vote.  It would prevent everyone from having to stand in long lines on election day. 

Voting for the City of Gonzales starts Monday April 30th - May 6th from 8 AM - 5 PM and May 7 - 8th from 7 AM - 7 PM. 

For almost 3 years I've been activist on our city council.  But for almost 30 years now I've voted.  Even when I was in Germany I voted via absentee. 

It is not only our civic right, it's our civic duty to vote! 

I don't care which of the candidates you are supporting for mayor, or if you're in district 4 which candidate you're supporting, What I do care about is hearing people complain about what's going on in this community and doing NOTHING about it.  Now is your no-excuse time to do SOMETHING about our city. 

We ARE going to get a new mayor and district 4 IS going to get a new council member.   So are YOU going to be a part of that? Or are YOU going to be someone who just whines when things aren't what you think they should be.

One thing I'll give to everyone who is running, at least they are trying to make a difference, and not just sitting on the sidelines complaining without doing anything.

God Bless,
Dennis Nesser

REFERENCES
Texas Early Voting
City of Gonzales Order of Election

Vote!

Ok, it's that time to speak out Gonzales!!! You have the voice to make change in Gonzales.  Don't believe your vote doesn't count.  Even it there are those who try to steal elections with ballot tampering, numbers can over come any of that.

If you really think that the pot holes, the attempt to raise taxes, the massive spending, the letting the city manager run out of control (oh wait there will be more on that soon), believing that there is nothing about large donations influencing votes on the council, then don't make a change.  In a couple of years we'll be bankrupt, our we'll find some remnants of streets between the pot holes, our parks will still not have what is needed to take care of the kids (coming soon in my blog), and our property taxes will be 2x what they are now.

Look at their record, only one councilman has consistently voted to NOT raise taxes.  To DEMAND of our city manager accountability of expenditures.  One has had the guts to question WHY and vote against the group, and that's Lorenzo.

I would LOVE to see where Bobby Logan has voted 1 time against Bobby O'Neil.  In all those years, I don't think there has been one time that the Bobby and Bobby team has voted apart.  You'd think they were Siamese twins. I'm not sure if there is one brain between the 2 of them, and they definitely are trying to share one.

So I don't want to hear you complain if you don't vote!!! You can vote for someone, you can vote against someone, I don't care, but go VOTE!!! Even if you disagree with me on the candidates, go vote, it's your right, it's your obligation for living in a free country!

So for everyone, Pray for guidance, Educate yourself, then GO VOTE!!!

God Bless,
Dennis Nesser

Conscience or Contributions?

Is your councilman voting his conscience or his contributions?

I think this is a pretty straight up sign.  There are a handful of contributors in this town that will call several of the council if their way isn't had.  Why? Because they have paid good money and expect the votes to go their way that's why.

Large financial contributions are not necessary in local races, so why would you take the money?  No one in our town should be taking contributions of over $100 per person. This isn't a presidential race that cost millions!  This is a local race that should at tops cost a couple of thousand, and that includes filing fees, signs and advertising.  Admittedly a city wide race like mayor could cost a bit more.  But if you can't find 30 people at $100 each, then why are you even running? If you can't persuade 30 locals for just $100, how are you going to make a difference on our council?  Remember your councilmen are suppose to be persuading people to make a difference in the community, and if they can't get a handful to help them in the first place, then why are they on council?

One of the largest contributors in town has been heard as saying, "this is cheapest political council I've ever bought." Really? Dang if you're going to be bought at least make sure it's worth it! Come on Gonzales, why are we being controlled by a handful of deep pockets that have only their own best interest in mind, and not that of the community.

Watch as issues come up and you see block voting by all but 1 or 2, do you think there is a reason for that? I do! ASK YOUR COUNCILMAN STRAIGHT OUT!! Don't be bashful.  HE WORKS FOR YOU! We elect them, they are public servants and WE are the public, they serve US! They are responsible to US! They owe US an explanation for every vote they take on the council! They owe US an explanation for every action or inaction while they are serving US!

If they aren't willing to do that then they should step down or be voted out.  You are the one to make the difference. Make sure you're registered to vote now, so when elections come up you can vote.  Don't believe your vote won't make a difference, because we've seen in this town where just a couple of votes has made a difference! Don't leave it up to someone else to make up your mind.  Get educated and VOTE VOTE VOTE! (legally and only once please!)

God Bless
Dennis