Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing National Voter Registration Day
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim September 17, 2024 as National Voter Registration Day in the City of Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim September 17, 2024 as National Voter Registration Day in the City of Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Dawn Carvalho, Executive Services Assistant, 360.753.8065
Presenter(s):
Mary Hall, Thurston County Auditor
Background and Analysis:
Thurston County and its cities annually participate in National Voter Registration Day, a nationwide effort to encourage community members to register to vote. Thurston County Auditor Mary Hall will accept the proclamation and speak to the importance of voting.
Climate Analysis:
This is not expected to impact carbon emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Bringing awareness to the importance of registering to vote and encouraging eligible voters to get out to vote is critical to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard in our community.
Financial Impact:
No financial impact.
Attachments:
Proclamation