BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. With Election Day under way Tuesday morning, voters from around Bedford took time out to vote at the Bedford Hills Community House, one of several polling places in and around the village.
I think more people should come out when its a local election. It means more, said District 5 chairperson Fran Tucker, who has worked the polling spot for 12 years. Youre vote counts more here for the local than it does for the presidential.
By 9:30 AM, the morning rush had been through and off to work. Those on staff are anticipating more throughout the day. The next rush will be after school as the parents come in, says worker Kathy OConnell, and then tonight after the trains come in.
For Tucker, the after school rush is one she especially cherishes. Its nice to see the parents showing their children how the system works, she said. They explain how to vote, and how important it is.
The importance of the election process is felt throughout the polling station, as OConnell believes those that vote have a right to complain and demand change, while those who do not vote should not complain unless they share in the process. I refuse to listen to any arguments on politics from someone who didnt come out to vote, OConnell said. You dont have the right to an opinion. You had a right to vote!
The voting process at the Community House is not a very long one, as the steps needing to be taken are fairly short. Once signed in, the voter then takes their ballot to the area that holds the privacy sleeves. Once the ballot is placed in the privacy sleeve, it is taken to the booth to be voted on. Once finished, the ballot is brought to the machine to be scanned.
Polls will be open today until 9:00 PM this evening, and continue to stay with The Daily Bedford for 2011 election coverage. To look at the complete list of articles relating to the 2011 general election, click here or go to the top of the screen and click Elections 2011.
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