Nov. 3 is Election Day. If you haven’t voted, we urge you to do so. Ballots must be postmarked by that day or deposited into an election dropbox by 8 p.m. Election Day.

As of Oct. 26, only 12.5 percent of registered voters had returned their ballots. Don’t let a small minority make a decision for the majority. Cast your ballot.

The people elected to office on Nov. 3 will be empowered to make decisions regarding municipal services, education, fire protection, parks and recreation, economic development in our port districts and the health of our marine environment, and the quality, supply and delivery of water.

They will manage your tax dollars, and they will make decisions on your behalf. They will work for you.

Also on your ballot are state initiatives regarding the sales tax rate and the trafficking of animal species threatened with extinction; and advisory votes on legislation related to taxes imposed on crude oil (for oil spill response), medical marijuana, and software manufacturers.

Read the voters’ pamphlet you received in the mail; you can also read it online at www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections.htm, and get links to candidates’ websites.

Ballot dropboxes are located at:

• East Bremerton, Kitsap Regional Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton.

• West Bremerton, Norm Dicks Gov. Center, 345 6th St, Bremerton.

• Silverdale, Central Kitsap School District, Administration Building, 9210 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale

• Port Orchard, Kitsap County Auditor Administration Building, 619 Division St, Port Orchard

• Poulsbo, Poulsbo Fire Station, 911 N.E. Liberty Rd, Poulsbo

Visit our website Election Night for results – and what those results mean to you.