SAPA's structural problems are part of the reason SkyWest pilots would benefit from legitimate outside representation. The bylaws are woefully inadequate, especially when it comes to electing our leadership, which is part of the reason our own pilots consider SAPA 'Student Government'-style representation. There was no opportunity for a person outside the SAPA structure to run for president, there is no possibility to write-in a candidate, you have only two choices, neither of which are offering a change of direction for SAPA, which many in the pilot group would prefer. Having said all that, I still think voting is an important gesture of unity.