To all University of Idaho students:
For four or more years, Moscow is your home. As a permanent, non-UI affiliated Moscow resident, I know your presence enhances our town and I hope you know how much many of us value the diversity and inclusivity of the university in our community.
This is the reason all of you must take note of the City Council elections coming up on Nov. 5.
The people on that council make a difference in your lives, in how you are perceived in the community, in how businesses receive you. It is important that you register and vote.
It is your voice that can help elect council members who support diversity, inclusivity and a strong relationship with the UI sector in the community.
To that end, I strongly urge you to vote for Kelly, Laflin and Zabala, each with actively demonstrated interest in your community.
If you are not registered to vote in Moscow, i.e. in Latah County, you can register at the Latah County Clerk’s Office at 522 Adams, Moscow, ID, or at the polls.
Google Latah County elections, fill out the registration form ahead of time and take it to the polls.
The polling places will be across town from the UI at the Latah County Fairgrounds (1021 Harold Street, Moscow) or the Hamilton Lowe Center (830 N. Mountain View Road).
If you need transportation to one of the polling places, now is the time to start planning for how you are going to get there, and how to help others get there, on Nov. 5.
Start organizing carpools and transport assistance to make sure every UI member has an opportunity to help make and keep Moscow an inclusive, open-minded community. Voting is your right!
Lynn Ate, concerned Moscow resident