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Greetings Fellow Star Gazers, I've not spoken interactively here in some time. Many of you know that this is truly a public forum, monitored by press and county officials. I apologize in advance for any grandstanding or hip-hop moves I may make in order to achieve the goal of a non machine election in Longmont. At the end of January there will be a replacement election for a council member. It appears that there are three candidates. Though this will be a city wide mail ballot election, it is likely to produce a low ballot return rate. As an election it is a perfect candidate for a hand count. The timing for proponents of hand counts is excellent as well. The state SoS has decertified Boulder's ballot scan systems. Clerk Hall may be able to show legal presidents and authority to use the Hart/InterCivic Ballot Now system. She may even get Mike Coffman to waive her use. I don't argue these possibilities. Whatever arguments Clerks Hall and Skitt provide may be perfectly correct. That does not negate a hand count. A hand count is always a choice. But its a better choice just at this moment in time. There are members of council who see a hand count as a viable option. I was interviewed by the Times Call and quoted (rather odd selection) in today's paper. If you are a proponent of hand counts (especially if you live in Longmont) please write to the council with your support. Also the Times-Call should hear from supporters. Their addresses below. I am seeking help from people familiar with hand counting procedures. We can make a presentation to council while Clerk Hall is present. I believe this will be next Thursday. Roger Lange <roger_lange@xxxxxxxxx> Mayor Brian Hansen <council_hansen@xxxxxxxxxxx> Ward I Sarah Levison <sarah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> At-Large Karen Benker <karenbenkerlg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Ward II Sean McCoy <seanmccoylcc@xxxxx> Ward III Mary Blue <marykblue@xxxxxxx> At-Large --
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