Watertown’s Magic School Bus: Councilor’s Plan to Drive Voter Turnout

In a move that would make Ms. Frizzle proud, Watertown City Councilor Lisa Ruggiero has proposed a novel solution to boost voter turnout: a special bus service on primary day. Yes, you read that right. Forget about flying broomsticks or teleportation devices, Watertown might just be hopping on the bus to democracy.

Ruggiero, a known advocate for civic participation, has suggested that the city hire a bus to transport voters to and from polling stations on primary day. The idea is as simple as it is ingenious: if you build it (or in this case, drive it), they will come.

The councilor’s proposal comes in response to concerns about low voter turnout, particularly among residents who may have difficulty reaching polling stations due to lack of transportation. Ruggiero’s solution? Turn the city into a veritable Hogwarts Express, but instead of transporting young wizards to a castle, this bus would be delivering citizens to their local polling station.

The proposal has been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised Ruggiero’s innovative approach to tackling voter apathy, while others have questioned the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the plan. But let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to take a ride on the Democracy Express?

Of course, the proposal is still in its early stages, and there are many details to be ironed out. For instance, would the bus play patriotic tunes as it trundles along? Would there be a conductor announcing each polling station stop with a cry of “Next stop, civic duty!”? And most importantly, would there be snacks?

Jokes aside, Ruggiero’s proposal highlights an important issue: the need to make voting as accessible as possible. Whether or not the bus plan goes ahead, it’s clear that this councilor is determined to drive up voter turnout, one way or another.

So, Watertown residents, keep an eye out for a big yellow bus come primary day. It might just be your ride to the polls.