Was polling an enjoyable thing to do?

Yes! I really enjoyed talking to people. It was a brilliant activity. It caused me to realize the diversity in St. Louis.

From the polling, did you get any “snapshots” of how people feel about public issues?

Yes, I definitely observed how the state of the economy concerns people. People observe the economy as a colossal project where the government should focus all of their time and money. It was kind of interesting; it reminded me of the attitude of most citizens in 2008-2009.

From your experience at the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners, do you feel confident about the elections in the City of St. Louis are honest and well-organized? What made you feel the best about the elections in St. Louis and what made you feel the worst?

I liked the St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners because it was really important for upcoming voters to understand the voting process better. the experience provided all of us an opportunity to view and understand the voting process and answer our questions. The aspect of the paper trail following the electronic voting makes me feel the best about the process. The part that makes me feel the worst is how the office doesn’t contain any independents or third-party followers. Just because a party is not as prominent as other parties does not mean it does not exist. The people that follow third-parties and independents should have some sort of representation in the Board of Election Commissioners.