A water park could be nice. More locals play eightliners than voted in the last election. The majority allows a minority to control Abilene. Eradicate voter apathy. Non-voters permit too much control to the minority that votes.
Computers bring satellite TV, the Internet and unbiased news to town.
Change can be now when all the people speak up. By not voting, a non-voter automatically votes with the majority. Don't complain, but vote. When they meet at City Hall, be there with them. When they scream, you scream, too.