HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem VI (F) Discussion and action re: Polling Place for City Elections i AGENDA 5-17-94
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' ,4,w City of Ocoee
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400, �° 150 N. Lakeshore Drive
Jean Grafton''}�i of GOA�`�� Ocoee, Florida 34761-2258 City Clerk
(407)656-2322
FAX(407)656-5725
MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
From: Jean Grafton, City Clerk
Date: May 13, 1994
Re: Polling Place for City Elections
As you will see in the attached letter, the Supervisor of Elections will be sending new voter
registration cards soon. Those new cards will have a space for municipal polling places and
they need the information from us as soon as possible.
Since our elections will be on a different date from the federal/state/county elections the
option of consolidating the city polling places into one location is available for consideration.
Other cities have done this successfully and have found it to be more convenient for their
citizens, as one site reduces voter confusion and increases voter participation. It is also more
economical, as fewer teams of clerks are required.
We have regularly helped in the search for polling places and the number of buildings
available that are of adequate size and design is very limited. In the past the community
center has been more than adequate as a polling place. It is a familiar location to most
citizens and is easily accessed, with adequate parking available.
As the City Charter stipulates that the City Commission will designate the polling place(s)
for elections, please consider this issue and give direction at this time.
"PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE"
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=, SUPERVISOR `J �'�
1\ OF ELECTIONS
ORANGE COUNTY
FLORIDA
May 11, 1994
The Honorable Jean Grafton
City Clerk, City of Ocoee
150 Lakeshore Dr.
Ocoee, Fl. 34761
Dear Jean;
As I mentioned on the phone, the election office is changing the format for Voter
Identification Cards. Among the changes being made is a space for municipal polling
places.
In the near future, we will be mailing a new voter identification card to all registered voters
in Orange County. We would like to be able to include the municipal polling place on the
cards of Ocoee voters.
Would you do me a great favor? As soon as possible, I need a written confirmation of
your municipal polling place(s) so the information can be included on I.D. cards for the
countywide mailing.
Thanx!
Si -rely,
'at Keough
Election Coordinator
BETTY CARTER • SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
119 WEST KALEY STREET • ORLANDO FL 32806-3967
407/836-2070 • FAX 407/244-3399