File #: 16-0850    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/8/2016 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 9/13/2016 Final action: 9/13/2016
Title: Recorder-Clerk-Registrar of Voters recommending the Board recognize September 27, 2016 as National Voter Registration Day. FUNDING: N/A

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Recorder-Clerk-Registrar of Voters recommending the Board recognize September 27, 2016 as National Voter Registration Day.

 

FUNDING:  N/A

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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION

The Registrar of Voters recommends the Board recognizes September 27, 2016 as National Voter Registration Day, with a goal to generate interest in the community of potential voters and encourage every voter to cast their ballot on Election Day.

 

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND

Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 27, 2016.  Many Americans miss the opportunity to vote because they are not registered by the deadline.  October 24, 2016, is the deadline to register for the Consolidated Presidential General Election to be held on November 8, 2016.  Encourage your neighbors and friends to register to vote and participate in the democratic process.

 

 CAO RECOMMENDATION

 It is recommended that the Board approve this item.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no financial impact with this agenda item.

 

CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS

None.

 

 CONTACT

William E. Schultz x 7505