Voting Is Showing Politicians Their ‘Report Card,’ Says Residents
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Voters in today’s election say they are deciding to hold their leaders accountable by going to the polls. More than 20,000 people could cast the vote in Monday’s parliamentary election, the second in two years.
For resident Jefferson George, voting today meant exercising his right and guaranteeing himself a say in how the island is run.
“Now that I vote I can have a say, I can complain. If I didn’t vote, I would just have to accept what they give,†George told 721news.com.
He was among the trickle of voters trooping into the Raoul Illidge Sports Complex in Cay Hill after 1:00pm Read more
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