The elections will soon be upon us. It’s important that we do the right thing — and it’s as easy as 1-2-3.

No. 1. Make sure you are properly registered. Call LEE-VOTE (533-8683) to verify that you are. If not, they will instruct you how to get it done.

No. 2. Make sure that you vote. Aug. 26 is the Primary (when many local contests will be decided), and Nov. 4 is the General Election.
There are several options on how to vote: early voting, absentee voting, and voting on election day at your assigned precinct.

No. 3. Vote wisely. We have to protect our “quality of life” — manage growth, safety, water supply, flood control, etc.

The three county commissioners most responsible for Lee County’s success in this area (Ray Judah, Bob Janes and Frank Mann) must stand for re-election this year. The unpredictability exhibited by the other two commissioners, who will hold their seats for another two years, makes it extremely important that Ray, Bob and Frank retain their seats.

I also urge you to vote for Burt Saunders, who will be opposing Connie Mack IV for a seat in the U.S. Congress. Burt’s efforts on behalf of citizens’ rights are well documented, most recently in protecting local control over mining in the DR/GR when the State Legislature tried to usurp that power. We need his continued support and protection.

ARNOLD ROSENTHAL, Estero

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