Commentary: The Dolton Election Was No Surprise—But Low Voter Turnout Should Be a Wake-Up Call – Chicagoland Journal

Commentary: The Dolton Election Was No Surprise—But Low Voter Turnout Should Be a Wake-Up Call – Chicagoland Journal

"Residents who pay taxes and rely on city services are disengaged from the very process that determines how their communities are run. Why? Because people don’t see the value in civic engagement when politics feels more like a messy reality show than a public service. The personal attacks, corruption scandals, and partisan bickering have driven voters away."