File #: 2020-1416    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 11/6/2020 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/8/2020 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Districts A Resolution Of The Governing Authority Of DeKalb County, Georgia To The DeKalb County Delegation Of The General Assembly Requesting That The Secretary Of State Extend Early Voting Through The Weekend Immediately Prior To Election Day
Attachments: 1. Early Voting Extension Resolution 2020.11.04

                                    

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Board of Commissioners                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All Districts

A Resolution Of The Governing Authority Of DeKalb County, Georgia To The DeKalb County Delegation Of The General Assembly Requesting That The Secretary Of State Extend Early Voting Through The Weekend Immediately Prior To Election Day

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Information Contact: John W. Manson IV

Phone Number: 404 371 6207

 

PURPOSE:

To allow citizens additional opportunities to vote early;

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Early voting has become essential to the elections process to reduce lines and ensure that every citizen has ample opportunity to cast their ballot, and in the 2020 general election 35% of citizens that cast a ballot in DeKalb County voted early and 100 million Americans voted early;

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

None

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

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