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To Establish September 17, 2024 as National Voter Registration Day in the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is committed to encouraging broad voter registration, access, and citizen participation in elections among voting-eligible citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus recognizes that many Americans are not able to vote because they miss a registration deadline, do not update their registration information, or are unfamiliar with how to register; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus recognizes the need for diverse partners such as nonprofits, libraries, businesses, colleges and universities, and more to work in the communities they serve to register citizens to vote; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is committed to collaborating with these partners to host efforts within communities that will increase voter participation through service, events, community conversations, and voter registration; and
WHEREAS, the need for reliable and trusted public information and education on voter registration is critical to Americans’ active participation in elections and the integrity of electoral processes; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby declare September 17, 2024 as National Voter Registration Day and commits to joining national efforts to support voter registration and citizen participation in elections.