Hoping for more voters

by David Oddo

Regarding your recent perspective “A Rare Summer Opportunity. Don’t squander the opportunity.” (June 13.)

According to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, less than 18% of registered voters cast a ballot during the April 2025 First Supervisorial district special primary election. This figure reflects a level of voter apathy that does not bode well for our democracy.

I am hopeful that more voters will cast their ballots during the upcoming July 1st runoff election. Otherwise, a minority of South County voters will have chosen their representative for the County Board of Supervisors. That would be a real shame.

David G. Oddo resides in Chula Vista.