Slippery Rock Election Poses Large Divide Between Residents

Attention all Slippery Rock University students, Tuesday, November 2, 2010 was Election Day. It seems as though many of the students may have known, but chose not to express their right to vote and instead stayed away from the polling places. Even when the Student Government Association had an attempt to make it easier for students to get to the polling places with the, Election Express.

The bus was helpful to students who do not have transportation while on campus. However, many who decided to head out to the polls chose their own form of transportation.

One of the biggest issues posed in this election locally, was the proposed Government Study Commission that a select number of the borough wished to bring to Slippery Rock. The government study would be a group of officials voted on by the residents of the town to assess the services and finances of the governments of the Slippery Rock Borough and Township. Signs such as the ones pictured below were used to raise awareness of the different standpoints on the issue.

Members who stand behind the study, believe that it will be beneficial for the township. The study which will look at a proposed merger between the township and the borough. This will allow borough law enforcement to patrol the township as well. The study could also reveal that nothing should be changed with the borough or township. Charles Brochetti, a borough resident, explains why voters should vote "yes" for the government study.

The opposing standpoint asks voters to vote "no" for the Government Study Commission. They believe there will be no benefit for the township. Property tax rates would rise not only in the township, but also in the borough. Students residing in apartments throughout Slippery Rock would see increases in rent. John Hines, township resident, explains the consequences of a government study commission.

 Poling places for Slippery Rock Residents were located at the Slippery Rock Township building and the Slippery Rock Park. Polling locations opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning and closed at 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

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