Election Day Assignment

Interview with Patricia Koons

1) What motivated you to come out and vote?

I came out to vote so i can't help reelect mayor Nutter, and as a women I feel like its my duty to vote because it took woman many years to gain the  privilege.

2)What would you like to see change in our political system?

If something could change, I think the senate system should change and that senate members are in office for a shorter amount of time. I would also like to see the democrat and republicans stop squabbling.

3)Do you vote in every election?

Yes

4)Do you know why we vote on tuesday?

No

5)Where have you encounters the highest amount of ad campaigning?

The Television

6)What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?

As of campaign ads none because they always turn me off of voting because they are always negative.

7)Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for wen you walk ion the booth or are you still deliberating?

Always sure

8)What changed do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

I would like to see more money to be put into the school system, a decrease in crime and property taxes to be maintained at the same level.

9)What impact do you feel that your vote will have on this election? Did you learn about voting in school?If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today.

I think my vote will have a positive impact on reelecting the mayor, and that every vote counts. Yes I learned about voting in school at a young age and it positively affected me to go vote.

Voting Facility located on 12th and bigler streets in south Philadelphia.