DC Voter Guide Contains Incorrect Polling Places

The DC primary is this Tuesday, Sept. 12th. I thought I was all set and ready to go. I read the voter guide, decided who I was going to vote for and found my polling place. Then I receive a post card yesterday from the DC Board of Elections. It reads:

Due to an error by the contractor responsible for the production and mailing of the 2006 DC Voter Guide you may have received a guide with an incorrect precinct number on the label...The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics apologizes for the contractor’s error.

I feel frustrated at the mistake in the first place but it infuriates me to no end that the Board of Elections does not take responsibility for the mistake. This is typical of how DC operates. It is never the fault of the city. Now if I contracted out a service for my job and the contractor made a mistake, the fault would be my own.

This is why I am voting for Marie Johns for mayor. She will hold herself and city administrators accountable for the city's errors and incompetence. A Cropp or Fenty administration will only ensure the status quo.

Check the DC Board of Elections website for more infomration.