Direct Democracy element implemented by former challenger of Athens Project candidate

Councilwoman Nancy Floreen of Montgomery County Maryland defeated Athens Project candidate (and Athens Project coordinator) Bill Jacobs in the August 2006 primaries after outspending him by at least a 10:1 margin.

While skeptical of direct democracy, she saw merit in collecting the citizens input in an open, interactive manner by inviting the public to weigh in on issues up for a vote before the county council.

A blog exactly like hers was to be used in conjunction with a secure login poll that would decide the issue.

Take a look at the future of democracy at:
http://nancyfloreen.blogspot.com/

The blog was to become the vehicle for more informed voting and community empowerment. While Councilwoman Floreen reserves the right to disagree with the citizens that contribute to her blog and it won't be possible to gauge community support without the poll, this is a tremendous contribution towards government of, by, and for the people.

Congratulations and hearty thanks go out to Councilwoman Floreen.