Our municipal elections are now over.
Most people are glad.
For the average person, there are no more obtrusive yard signs, doorknockers, or vote solicitors. And most people s mailboxes are not full to the brim with brochures, videos, and flyers. For politicians, now is a time to relax, since campaign time is over. For newly and re-elected officials, it is also a time to thank supporters and begin to work on making their campaign platform a reality. For those who conceded graciously to their opponents, now may be a time to re-think the chain of events leading to their defeat.