Receive report on upcoming municipal election dates and encouraging and informing citizens about voting opportunities. (Mayor Marlon J. Coleman)
BACKGROUND:
This is a public information agenda item to formally encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming municipal election. Our municipal election for Mayor and City Council is February 13. The last day to register to vote in this election is January 19. The last day to request an absentee ballot is January 29. The election board holds early voting on-site at their offices on February 8th and February 9th from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Polls are open at city precincts February 13th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All residents are encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote and to participate in the upcoming election.