Some years ago, my firm completed a plan to expand a large high school in the northern suburbs of New York City. When it came time for the community to vote to approve the funding for the project, it passed – by one vote.
It may be a cliché, but it’s true: Every Vote Counts.
The 2016 election is one of tremendous importance, and your choices start long before November. The presidential primaries allow citizens to determine which candidates will compete in the general election – and they start in just two weeks. Will your vote count?
The AIA wants to ensure that all architects have the opportunity to take part in each step of the political process. To do so, you must be registered to vote – and the AIA is here to help.
The AIA has made the voter registration process easier with the AIA Advocacy Action Center. Voter registration laws differ from state to state, and the Action Center has already figured out the laws in VA. To register, simply log into the Action Center, select “Voter Registration” on the menu on the right and start your application.
After you’ve registered to vote, you can prepare yourself for your state’s primary before heading to the polls. In the coming weeks, the AIA is releasing profiles of the presidential candidates and their views on the issues that impact your practice, profession, and community.
AIA member participation in the political process is critical to advancing policies that help architects get to work designing better buildings and communities. Exercise your Constitutional right and make sure you are registered to vote today!
How you vote is a personal decision – but it is vital that all architects vote. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, the AIA will help you make your voice is heard in the 2016 election.
Sincerely,
Russell Davidson, FAIA
2016 National President
American Institute of Architects