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| Written by PI Editorial Staff | |
| Friday, 14 November 2008 | |
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Your challenge now: Remain interested We have just witnessed one of the more fascinating election seasons of our lifetimes. The presidential race captivated the entire nation and those around the world, and it culminated with the election of the first black president in our nation’s history. Patterson’s mayoral race was one for the books, as well. Two strong candidates exchanged barbs in a campaign that included vandalism, the spreading of rumors and the mysterious unveiling of past indiscretions. The interest in the local election was clearly evident — from the pages and pages of letters to the editor we received to the record turnout on Election Day. And just like that, it was all over. It can be a difficult thing, dealing with the aftermath of such an emotional election. Major national news organizations have run articles on “post-election depression” — and it’s not something that only affects the losing side. There’s a feeling of involvement that comes with being completely in tune with an election, whether it’s following national polls every day or staying abreast of the latest local news. And when the stakes are as high as they were in this election, even casual followers of politics can become highly invested. Then, on Election Day, there’s the crescendo of elation or sadness that comes with winning or losing. Then, it’s back to work. And there’s no denying it. Work is much less fun. We’re at that point right now. The president-elect is forming his staff while a lame-duck president tries to deal with a continuing economic crisis. The Patterson City Council and mayor are back to fighting West Park, working on retail development and assessing solutions to future water problems. Bo-ring. So the challenge, now, is to stay interested and stay involved. Those issues that seem lackluster compared to the fervor of an election season are no less important than the outcome of the elections themselves. The decisions made now will affect our city, our lives and our children’s lives. Do your best to stay informed about what’s going on around you. Read a newspaper. Go to a City Council meeting. And if you ever get bored, it’s never too early to start looking ahead to 2010 and 2012.
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