To find quality candidates, it may help to ask a few of the following questions. A candidate who can win the support of others is obviously important when those we place in office face strong opposition. The public has the right to be involved whenever possible and certainly to be kept informed. This gives the voter the ability to make a decision regarding a candidate's support of or opposition to issues of concern. More importantly, this gives you the opportunity to voice your opinions by writing letters, sending e-mails, making phone calls or petitioning.
Public office is just that, public.
Candidates will face opposition regardless of their view on any given issue. The ability to focus on the issues and not the attack of the opposing side is valuable. This doesn't mean the candidate turns a deaf ear to the opposition. The candidate, once in office, should possess the ability to hear and respond appropriately. Voters are urged to be thorough in their evaluation of the candidates and seek quality.