Voting is one of the greatest privileges we enjoy in this country, so I hope you will remember to do so at the primary elections on Tuesday, July 30.

There are some fairly hotly contested elections at all levels of government in both major parties. I urge you to read up on the candidates, or to visit local candidates to learn their views. I encourage you to avoid conspiracies and stick with the facts, which is sometimes more work than it should be to figure out.

If you are one of the many Americans who are unhappy with those representing them at the local, state or national level, remember that voting against them is the best way to register that dissatisfaction.

If you have found candidates with whom you share core philosophies and beliefs, give them your vote.

Those are the two best ways to change your government, no matter the level.