A Note from the President about the 3D Election Results
I compared the numbers from the 2010 vote on 3A, vs. the 2011 vote on 3D, but couldn’t draw any obvious conclusions.
2010:
N = 9660 58.8%
Y = 6755 41.1%
T = 16,415
Differential = 2905 = 17.7% Additional votes needed to win = 1453
2011:
N = 7246 57.6%
Y = 5319 42.3%
T = 12,565
Differential = 1927 = 15.3% Additional votes needed to win = 964
The proportion of NO votes was a little smaller this year than last, but I think the difference is probably statistically insignificant (1.2%).
The fact that the turnout was significantly smaller, but the percentages worked out to be nearly the same suggests to me that the prevalent attitude of the community has not changed since last year. I think that means a higher voter turnout would not have altered the outcome. We probably still would have lost if every eligible voter would have voted.
My guess is next year, we need to start earlier and put a great deal more effort and time into educating the public with real life examples of how a paucity of education funding adversely affects the community in terms of job creation, property values, and crime. Maybe comparing the school budgets of blighted areas like Detroit as compared to affluent areas such as Rancho Palos Verdes would provide a more meaningful comparison to which our voters may more readily relate.
Be well, have enough, and be at peace,
Charles R. Elliston President, BECS BoD 303-378-2197 (M)
