The Nati

As many of you hopefully know, the Cincinnati Mayoral Primary is this Tuesday, September 13th. The 2005 Mayoral Election is critical for Cincinnati! More than anything I want you all to take part in this process and exercise your right to vote. Unlike a traditional primary, September 13th is open and non-partisan - everyone votes, and voters can vote across party lines without changing their party registration. You can vote for only ONE candidate, with the top two vote-getters advancing for a head to head run for mayor during the November elections.

To find your polling location, please go here (http://www.hamilton-co.org/BOE/pollsearchs1.asp). To request an absentee ballot, download this application (http://www.hamilton-co.org/BOE/AbsenteeApp.pdf) and mail it to the Hamilton County Board of Elections.

So, I encourage you to vote on September 13th. I am personally recommending a vote for David Pepper for Mayor. More than any of his opponents, he understands we need change. David has a platform for reforming City Hall, ending the bickering at City Council, and bringing people together in order to get the job done. As Mayor, I believe David will make fighting crime top priority, and help Cincinnati achieve the great potential it has within it!