det_ard, no I don't get it, and obviously neither do you.

"name recognition" is a tired phrase the ill informed use to explain why they can't get THEIR candidate elected. How are you supposed to elect someone ? throw darts?

"name recognition" is neither good or bad. It is achieved in various ways. As I have explained on numerous occassions over the years.

Some examples of "name recognition"

1) Endorsement by various groups [[business, religious, social, etc)
2) Active involvment in community
3) Achieving success in professional career
4) Belonging to a organization[[s)
5) Buying advertisment
6) MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
7) and yes, having a famous surname

These are just a few ways to achieve "name recognition", none of them bad. Also none of them sure ways to get elected.

Regardless of how many names are on the ballot, you must do your homework BEFORE you cast your vote. That is YOUR responsibility.

There are six names I suggest you avoid that have high name recognition. [[see current council)