There is so much anger and disgust with our state legislature, perhaps the most dysfunctional in the entire country, that we often lose sight of one of the best remedies: voting.

It sounds Pollyannaish but it’s not. A tiny fraction of registered voters in this area usually vote in primaries like the upcoming one for Assembly and State Senate, particularly when there’s no Democratic primary for mayor or governor. Just a small uptick in voting would inevitably impact local elections and make our elected officials work harder.

When people stay away from the polls in droves, accountability is absent and even the best-intentioned elected official can forget who’s boss. Poor turnout also means elected officials don’t really have to care what most concerns constituents. It’s actually like having no boss at all.

State politics may not be as sexy as a presidential election but it arguably has a greater impact on the day-to-day lives of New Yorkers. In addition to making laws, state government oversees school policy and contributes to the budgets for every social service and public amenity imaginable.

The Norwood News does not make endorsements because we are published by a nonprofit, Mosholu Preservation Corporation. But we do endorse, encourage and promote participation. We hope you’ll read our articles and all other news and information regarding the election that you can get your hands on.

Hope to see you all at the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 14.