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It's Election Day TODAY! And although there are no state or federal races up for votes, there are a few local seats that are even more important to vote for! They may not be as popular, but the outcomes of local elections impact us much more in our a day to day lives than any other. If you want to have an impact on Barnstable's housing, economic, energy, infrastructure and education policies for the near future, We encourage you to take a few minutes today (Tuesday, November 7th) to vote for Town Council, School Committee and Housing Authority. There are 13 precincts in the Town of Barnstable and all 13 seats were up for a vote this year. You can find your precinct information here (https://lnkd.in/eSPN2uMv) and information on where to vote and who is running here (https://lnkd.in/eysayQTc). Only 6 of the Town Council seats are contested. The unopposed candidates automatically get in unless there is a write-in candidate. You can find out more about the candidates here (https://lnkd.in/e5PCkJWC)

The issuance of a certificate of appreciation by the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) was received as a gratifying acknowledgment. Engaged as a lead training facilitator preceding the referendum, my responsibilities encompassed the facilitation of training sessions aimed at instructing polling staff in the intricate nuances of the voting process and associated protocols pertinent to the referendum. Moreover, my involvement extended to scrutineering tasks during the referendum proceedings and subsequent phases. This engagement necessitated my presence at the AEC premises in Hendra, demanding after-hours and weekend commitments. Such involvement denotes a commitment to the democratic process and underscores the significance of informed participation in electoral events. For individuals harbouring an interest in the Australian electoral framework, opportunities to contribute to the electoral process may arise through future advertised positions. The multifaceted nature of electoral engagements offers a potential avenue for those intrigued by the dynamics of democratic exercises to actively participate and contribute to the electoral milieu. Key take away: This is what good public relations within the public sector looks like. #australian electoral commission,#publicsector #publicservice #hays #referendum #thevoice

There is less than 10 hours left to vote in The SU Leadership Race! 🏁 If you are a USW student, you are eligible to vote (including those studying through partner colleges and pathways), all you need to do is: 🔗 Click the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebTN_RiN 📲 Login or register (please note that our system is separate to your University login) 🗳 Vote for who you want to represent your voice We use a Single Transferable Vote which means, you are able to vote in order of preference of candidates (or you can just vote for one)! Voting closes at 18:00 tonight - so, get your votes in 🔥 NOTE: If you have any questions about the elections, please email [email protected]. If you'd like to make a complaint about the elections, please email the Deputy Returning Officer via [email protected]

As you may know, I am running for AOTA President and I am hoping for your vote and those of your friends and colleagues. If you were on the AOTA President zoom call, you are aware that this is one of the most consequential elections. You also know where I stand on several issues. One major issue right now is student enrollment and interest in OT. I have been more than an advocate for decades, something akin to an ambassador :) My overarching concern is our visibility and having our members participate in increasing our visibility. That helps with gaining more traction in communities to help with recruitment to the profession. Developing strategies to increase visibility will be my day 1 priority! We were asked several questions by AOTA, but also 3 from the zoom chat which were really interesting! I am more than happy to send you my answers to those questions.  Hopefully, you will help me strategize and email YOUR colleagues with your endorsement. And I hope we can impress upon students how important it is to vote and maintain their membership after graduation.  If any questions, please let me know ! Thanks in advance for your support.

2024 is the 'Year of Elections,' and education is a hot topic. In the UK, solutions like adding VAT to private school fees aim to address teacher shortages. However, online education offers an affordable alternative with small class sizes and experienced teachers. Explore your options and learn more from Elea High Online School! https://lnkd.in/dWT8_S48

Being the parent of a first-time voter and soon-to-be college student, it's no surprise that our nation's youth are hopeful and anxious about our upcoming elections. And a lot has happened since students were surveyed earlier this month! Read the full results of the latest TimelyCare college and university student survey, here. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4d3smCE

Today is #EuropeDay and the European Union will come to elect their representatives next month! On this article Gina Ebner of European Association for the Education of Adults - EAEA talks about the importance of our vote in the upcoming European elections and how MEPs shape the future of #AdultLearning and #AdultEducation in Europe 👇

It’s probably the most important vote that we Aussies will have in our lifetime. If you still don’t know what it’s about, check out this video that provides more detail on the process, the wording and what are both sides points of view. Based on current polling, historic referendum success rates, and divided arguments on both sides, I don’t have much hope in the YES vote getting through, which will be extremely disappointing. And that is because a NO vote means we won’t see any progress on voice, treaty, truth for decades. And the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will continue to suffer and fall behind in all of the things we white folks take for granted - health, education, standards of living, security, opportunity etc. The Voice proposed here might not be the perfect model in everyone’s view, but it at least provides the first in those 3 important steps in reconciliation. #yes23

#SuperTuesday is around the corner. What should you know about the pivotal day in this presidential election season? Traditionally, Super Tuesday is the day that is seen to most accurately forecast how the presidential primaries will play out, since it is the date when the most states hold their primaries and caucuses. You can follow the results on our election landing page here: https://bit.ly/4c1RtWp