District 1, 2, 3 and 7 on the Alamo Community College District board of trustees are up for election May 8.
One would expect critics of the board to either run or nominate individuals as candidates so their views are represented.
Instead, critics are apparently satisfied to sit on the sidelines.
Board Chair and District 2 trustee Denver McClendon, District 3 trustee Anna Uriegas Bustamante and District 7 trustee Blakely Latham Fernandez remain unopposed.
District 1 trustee Bernard Weiner is not seeking re-election, and three candidates have filed in hopes of replacing him.
They are former San Antonio City Councilman Joe Alderete Jr., former vice president of the college, Thomas Hoy, and former student here Tyler Ingraham.
This past year, the board has stirred controversy with its examination of single accreditation and its unanimous support of a new three-year contract for Chancellor Bruce Leslie among other issues.
Faculty, staff and community members have come fired up to board meetings and voiced their opinions.
Some delivered profound speeches, which brought standing ovations from the audience.
But now when it's time to challenge the status quo, no one is stepping forward to challenge incumbents.
Why don't critics of the board seek election to make sure their voices are heard?
If no one takes the initiative, then do they have the right to complain?
What message does it send to the community and the board if three incumbents run unopposed?
Monday is the deadline to file.
Step up and get involved if you feel you are right for this position or encourage someone you trust to run.
Information and applications are at http://www.alamo.edu/district/board/election/default.htm.
Early voting is April 26- May 4, and the election is May 8. If necessary, the run-off election is June 12.
If critics want to give voters a choice, time is running out.
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