Serendib Politics

Well, yesterday was unexpectedly dramatic. At 3:45 or so, I was checking over my forms one more time, before heading over to Matt Fruth’s home to have them notarized. Just sort of obsessively double-checking, just in case. I had this weird little sense of uneasiness about the petition form, and I didn’t know why, but […]

(EDITING TO NOTE: I really am mostly looking for responses relevant to Illinois, thanks!) Hey, here’s a school funding thing I’d like to understand better, esp. as I get ready to run for school board. I have the vague impression that the funding our schools get from the state of Illinois is dependent on days

Sustenance for the body and soul, as I ran around collecting signatures today — The Daly Bagel’s “The Ultimate” sandwich, a bagel with whitefish spread, pickled red onions, and cucumber. A little messy for car eating, but SO SATISFYING. I don’t usually buy lunches, but I felt justified since a) it’s good for supporting fabulous

Shout-out also to the woman who spent ten minutes arguing with me this morning about schools (hybrid / in-person / etc.), was clearly pretty upset about it, probably came to the conclusion that I didn’t agree with her and wouldn’t necessarily support her position — and then signed my petition sheet anyway. That’s some real

Shout-out to the woman who said cheerfully, “I’m happy to sign a petition sheet for anyone who’s willing to stand outside with a clipboard and ask for signatures.” I pretty much agree — in general, I think people who want to run for office should get to run. I can see the utility of petitions

Quick note that I have 50 signatures now, which is sufficient to get on the ballot for the D200 (high school) school board. I’ll continue collecting tomorrow and Saturday; I’d really like to get another 50-100 for insurance, in case of challenges. But it does seem likely that I’m going to be on the ballot

Set up outside the Daly Bagel (130 Chicago Ave), if you’d like to swing by and sign my D200 school board petition! Plan to be here until 1. 4 signatures so far! I’m also collecting signatures for Madhurima Chakraborty, who is running for library board.

D200 school board petitions are out on the porch for signing! Please ring the doorbell if you come by; petitions must be witnessed by the gatherer. (Warning: cookies may not last the next two hours — I’m now thinking the rascally squirrels may get them. Oops. They are pistachio sugar cookies & have nuts.)