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March 26, 2015

Title: Are Fair Elections just a Myth?
Topic: Fair Elections

Discussed by Jess Fields
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

In recent years, Texans have debated how to ensure fair elections. This debate, though, centered on Voter ID Laws, which many viewed as racist and discriminatory. Now, the focus has turned to election dates and locations. Jess Fields is a former College Station City Councilman. He is now the Senior Policy Analyst in the Center for Local Governance at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Jess discusses three main issues concerning elections in today’s interview.

In regards to voter turnout for issues of less importance, such as bonds or state board, Jess says this: “It’s really a question of when people are thinking about elections and when they are expecting the vote to occur.” More people vote in November than in May. He gives several examples of elections held in different counties in Texas that will shock many people.

Another issue of debate concerning elections is “rolling voting locations”. If you are unfamiliar with this term, listen in as Jess Fields explains why this is a disadvantage to voters and why he believes they need to disappear. “They (rolling voting locations) are questionable and should be a tremendous concern for people who are looking for the maximum amount of accountability and transparency from the government,” Jess opines.

Finally, Jess Fields describes the third area they are concerned about at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Most people don’t even bother to vote for it, yet it effects every single citizen more than any other issue. Listen in to find out what “it” is!

You can find more information about the importance of elections and local governance [here].

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