Low voter turnout is shameful
Dan Tackett
It surely seems I’ve been down this road before, but here I go once again. And I’m still as puzzled as I was on previous trips.
The central focus here is voter turnout. Actually, it’s all about the lack of voter turnout when it comes to citizen decision-making when it comes to choosing leaders for the city of Lincoln. What prompts this voyage down this familiar passage are the numbers registered this week in the city’s Republican primary election for mayor and in one ward for nomination to run for an aldermanic seat.
LEAD launches with new CEO
The Courier
LINCOLN, IL – A major new regional economic development organization has been formally launched and has also named a new chief executive officer.
Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development, Inc. (LEAD) is announcing the hiring of Andrea Runge, an economic development professional with more than 20 years’ experience in community and economic development in Illinois as CEO of the organization. The hiring of Runge coincides with the official launch of the new economic development group aimed at growing opportunities and businesses in Lincoln.
The formal launch of LEAD is the culmination of an effort that began nearly two years ago when Lincoln area business and community leaders began meeting to discuss ways to grow the local economy,retain and create more jobs and opportunities for residents of Lincoln. The organization has also announced its officers and board members.