tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790809561264810693.post7465109481066167347..comments2023-11-07T06:56:59.563-05:00Comments on Ann Arbor Schools Musings: Just Do It: Democracy In ActionRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10531344380743742801noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2790809561264810693.post-48086635011909116322010-08-10T17:39:19.712-04:002010-08-10T17:39:19.712-04:00Thoughts on the appointment process vs. the electi...Thoughts on the appointment process vs. the election process: <br /><br />Perhaps the election process opens the candidate up to too much public scrutiny and criticism? <br /><br />Campaigns are time-consuming and can be expensive, too. <br /><br />With the appointment, there is not much notice, so people don't have time to think through the ramifications and talk themselves out of it!<br /><br />Some potential appointees may like the idea of a shorter commitment (usually less than one year), and/or want to try out the position before running for it for real.<br /><br />Some people may not want to know how many voters reject them in an election; on the other hand, having boardmembers reject a candidate during an appointment is awfully personal!<br /><br />All that said, I can't wait to see who is running!<br /><br />- YpsiAnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com