Sponsored Political Column
By MARVIN BAYNHAM CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the significance of local elections. We often focus on national politics, forgetting that the decisions made in our own communities have a profound impact on our day-to-day lives. Now more than ever, your voice matters in local Hernando County elections.
Local elections shape the very fabric of our communities. From the quality of our schools, to the safety of our streets, from the availability of affordable housing to the preservation of our parks and our nature coast, local officials hold the keys to building a better tomorrow right here, where we live.
Think about it: Our local Board of County Commissioners determine zoning applications, which dictate what can be built in your neighborhood. Your school board members make decisions that directly impact the education and future of our children. These are the individuals who have the power to effect real change in our everyday lives.
But here’s the thing: Local elections often have abysmally low voter turnout. It’s as if we’ve convinced ourselves that our votes don’t count unless they’re cast in a presidential race. But nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, your vote carries even more weight in local elections because the margins are often razor-thin.
Now more than ever, I implore you to show up and vote in your local elections. Your community needs your voice. Your neighbors need your voice. Your children and grandchildren need your voice. Don’t let apathy or complacency silence you. Your vote is your power, and it’s time to wield it with pride.
Let’s come together as a community – from Hernando Beach to Nobleton, from Ridge Manor to Weeki Wachee – and make our voices heard! Let’s hold our local county leaders accountable and demand the kind of future we want for ourselves and for generations to come. Because when we all stand together and raise our voices in unison, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. Early voting is August 10th – 17th. Election Day is August 20th. See you at the polls!
Marvin Baynham is a Christian husband, father, firefighter, and conservative. Public service comes easy for Marvin because he does it for a living as a firefighter. Marvin understands the power of servant leadership and how to bring the community together.
Marvin’s website: https://www.baynham4hernando.com/
Paid by Marvin Baynham, Republican, for Hernando County Commissioner District 3.
