YOU, the People, you have the Power. You have the numbers... if YOU show up & VOTE!
*NEW* TAKE OUR MAYORAL ELECTION QUIZ *NEW*
powered by the national non-profit, Glassbooth!
To better help voters choose a candidate, EngageNOLA has partnered with Glassbooth to bring their award-winning quiz to New Orleans. So, select the issues that are important to in you, respond to a series of statements (20 max), and voilà! the mayoral candidate that best matches YOUR views!
We think this is a fun and informative way to learn about issues that are facing our city and be better informed about the upcoming elections. EngageNOLA is very excited to offer this tool, but encourages everyone to do a little more digging before making a decision. Don't forget to check out our Mayor Wanted Job Description for a series of qualifications for mayor, and EngageRESOURCES for more information!
About the Quiz: EngageNOLA developed all questions with input from other civic and community organizations. The top six mayoral candidates as determined by campaign funds available as filed with the State of Louisiana Ethics Administration Program by January 7, 2010. Mayoral candidates Rob Couhig, John Georges, Troy Henry, Mitch Landrieu, James Perry, and Nadine Ramsey participated in the survey. Scores are based the direct survey responses of each candidates with supplemental cited research conducted by EngageNOLA. EngageNOLA and Glassbooth are NOT endorsing or commenting on any candidates or political parties.
EngageNOLA is a coalition of young professional organizations and individuals working to connect their peers to the local civic landscape through education and action initiatives. EngageNOLA represents a diverse group of young adults that have come together to create a new era of civic engagement and government accountability in New Orleans. The group is committed to creating positive, lasting change in the city. Initial efforts of EngageNOLA are focused on affecting the 2010 election cycle – not by endorsing a candidate – but by involving residents in the political process and demanding a higher level of dialogue from the candidates, so everyone can make more educated voting decisions.
Get Involved!!
Serve on a task force to help implement one of our programs. Attend and participate in the events we help convene this summer and fall 2009. AND..... Join us at our Weekly Meetings!