Practice for Shola’s Voice

Keisha: Tell us why you are running for City Council?

Derin: The City Council passes Fill in the blank 1 of 3 that can improve the quality of life of our families, our friends, our whole community. Jobs and job training, health care clinics, Fill in the blank 2 of 3 , day care, playgrounds for our children… As a member of the City Council, I will represent the needs of our Fill in the blank 3 of 3 community.

Keisha: But what do you say to working people who say they don’t have time to vote?

Derin: I tell them about Fill in the blank 1 of 3 . You can vote early Fill in the blank 2 of 3 or in person. Also, I urge people to make a plan for how and when they are going to vote.

Keisha: Did you hear that friends? Make a Fill in the blank 3 of 3 to vote. The more people in our community who vote, the better it is for the community.

Keisha: Ken, how do you explain Fill in the blank 1 of 3 Voting to our audience?
Ken: That’s a good question, Keisha. In the Fill in the blank 2 of 3 election- when you choose a nominee in your party- you can choose five candidates for each position. You rank your choices. Who do you like the most? That is your first Fill in the blank 3 of 3 . Let me show you. I have an example of a ballot. You can get your ballot in different languages. You can also bring someone to help you when you vote. But let’s look at an example. You see… the candidate’s names are here. You fill in who you want first, second, third, fourth, and fifth.

Pina: Excuse me, are you registered to vote?
Shola: I’m not, I didn’t know you have to Fill in the blank 1 of 3 .
Eri: How do you register?
Pina: It’s easy. You can do it Fill in the blank 2 of 3 or by mail. Here’s some information. One thing to know: You have to register as a member of the Fill in the blank 3 of 3 to vote in the primary.

Shola: There is a vaccine against the coronavirus. We also need a Fill in the blank 1 of 3 against hate. I believe that Fill in the blank 2 of 3 is the vaccine for that disease. Part of that education is learning about the Fill in the blank 3 of 3 and the elections.