Lengthy lines were kind of the rule during early voting last week in Fayette County. Some at the polls may have differing opinions about the impact of that form of voting.
Early voting took place at Marksbury Family Branch Library off Versailles Road. That area of Lexington is home to a large Hispanic community. While waiting to vote, Marci Adkins said immigration policy needs attention.
“On the one hand, I believe there’s room for everybody. On the other hand, I realize that there has to be a process and I think our immigration needs a lot of reform to make it easier for people to become citizens,” said Adkins.
28-year-old Ben McKinney called it a critical time to vote, based on where the country is headed. He said his generation wrestles with economic issues and he cited renting instead of owning homes.
Lexington area voters are considering two state amendment questions and a local referendum on a new property tax for parks. Standing in line Friday, Zach Vogl said he believes there’s a place for ballot propositions.
“Even when they’re just general referendums and stuff like that, I think it’s important….yes you know the officials in Frankfort are elected from the people, but it’s also nice on big issues to have the citizens directly vote. It’s better democratic representation that way,” said Vogl.
While some states like California have numerous ballot measures, Kentucky lawmakers limit each chamber to two. Two are on this ballot. Larry Berrong said he think’s Kentucky’s got it right with the limitation.
Also in Line, Shondra Nash said her early vote came as a way individually of retaining fair and free elections and also to secure that women have autonomy over their own bodies.
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