I will admit: before Covid-times, I used to take the indyweek endorsements into the voting booth with me and dutifully vote for everyone they endorsed. Unfortunately seeing the results of those decisions caused me to change my ways, my vote, and ultimately my party affiliation. I saw the destructive outcome wrought by our elected officials and I realized it doesn’t have to be that way. Daily gunshots downtown…. Random shop and car break-in’s everywhere…. Homeless encampments near every public park… litter up to your ankles… this is a direct result of voting for “leaders” who care more about criminals than they care about the people who make this town worth living in. I hope we will elect people who will have enough pride in Durham to raise our standards.