As an elected official, I frequently receive notifications of local press releases. This came out earlier today. I am posting to reassure folks that at least one county in the United States is taking measures to protect their voters. And if one is doing it, then others must be as well. Do you have stories or examples from your neck of the woods?
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MEDIA ADVISORY - NEWS CONFERENCE
October 18, 2016
CONTACT:
Philip Chantri, Registrar of Voters Media Officer, 1-408-282-3008
Laurel Anderson, Office of Public Affairs, 1-408-299-5119
County of Santa Clara Officials to Address National Concerns About Potential for Voter Intimidation During Presidential Election
In response to national concerns about voter intimidation during the upcoming Presidential General Election on November 8, 2016, County officials will reassure the community that polling locations will be open to the public and voters will be able to safely exercise their right to vote. County leaders will highlight election deadlines and important opportunities to participate in and observe the election process.
WHO:
Board President Dave Cortese
County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith
Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Auditorium, Registrar of Voters’ Office 1555 Berger Drive, San Jose, CA
Visual opportunities on site will include: early voting, vote by mail ballot processing, and voting machine testing and programming. Interviews will also be available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Hindi and Tagalog.