File #: 2019-4621    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Action
File created: 11/13/2019 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/17/2019 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution By The Governing Authority Of DeKalb County, Georgia To The DeKalb County Delegation Of The General Assembly To The Implementation Of A Countywide Polling Place Program;
Attachments: 1. 2019 12.10 Item 2019-4621, 2. Countywide Polling Resolution 2019.11.14, 3. Texas Code Excerpt--Countywide Polling

Substitute

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Districts

A Resolution By The Governing Authority Of DeKalb County, Georgia To The DeKalb County Delegation Of The General Assembly To The Implementation Of A Countywide Polling Place Program;

Body

 

Information Contact: John Manson

Phone Number: 404 371 6207

 

PURPOSE:

To adopt a resolution that allows DeKalb County Voters to vote at any precinct within DeKalb County;

 

NEED/IMPACT:

To ensure voter turnout by allowing Voters easier access to the polls.  This resolution would allow Voters to access polling places near their employment or on their way home.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....