L.A. Voting

Tuesday I was denied my right to vote. Upon reaching my local polling station at South Fuller Avenue and Second Street at 7:10 a.m., I was met with workers who were just in the process of erecting the polling booths. In fact, I was then asked to assist in setting up the work station. I inquired of the team leader what time she expected that I would be able to vote. She responded “in one-half hour,” which would be at 7:45 a.m. She did state when questioned however that the polls opened at 7 a.m.

Unfortunately, my occupation does not afford me the opportunity of waiting, or of likely returning prior to the close of the polls. As demonstrated in the recent congressional elections this past November, the importance of one vote is not to be discounted nor overlooked.

In this age of declining voter interest and participation episodes such as the above hurt our electoral system immensely. The voters deserve an apology from the Board of Elections, and a promise of improved performance in increasingly important future elections.

RICHARD E. NICKOWITZ

Los Angeles