IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
231226
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. CHAMBERS, DIMITRIJEVIC AND BORKOWSKI
Title
Resolution relating to voter registration and election information access within existing City services.
Analysis
This resolution directs City agencies to work with the Election Commission to evaluate ways to promote voter registration and voter participation by finding ways to provide relevant information, by facilitating a seamless transition from City websites to the state’s online voter registration system, by providing access to voter registration services, by expanding access to multi-lingual election information, and by promoting equal participation in the electoral process for all eligible citizens. The resolution directs each City agency to create a comprehensive plan outlining how the agency will promote voter registration and voter participation. It directs the Election Commission to compile a comprehensive report identifying how each agency will integrate voter registration and education into customer service interactions, and identifying service interactions that will not include voter registration opportunities. It directs that the agency and City-wide comprehensive plans be updated in even-numbered years after every general election. The resolution also directs the Department of Employee Relations to continue granting paid time off for employees who volunteer to serve as non-partisan poll workers.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee may enact legislation and take action to protect the general welfare of the public; and
Whereas, The right to vote is the foundation of American democracy; and
Whereas, Free and fair elections that reflect the will of the American people must be protected and defended; and
Whereas, Many residents of the City confront significant obstacles to exercising the fundamental right to vote, including difficulties with voter registration, lack of clear election information, and barriers to access ...
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