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Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2024, as "Voter Registration Month" and Tuesday, September 17, 2024, as "Voter Registration Day" in Los Alamos County (Accepted by County Clerk Naomi Maestas)
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WHEREAS, voting is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of democracy, ensuring that every citizen has a voice in the decisions that affect our communities, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS, Los Alamos County is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of election integrity while also promoting extensive voter registration, access, and active participation in elections among all eligible citizens; and
WHEREAS, Los Alamos County acknowledges that many Americans may miss the opportunity to vote due to missed registration deadlines, outdated registration information, or unfamiliarity with the registration process; and
WHEREAS, National Voter Registration Day serves as a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to promoting voter registration and encouraging all eligible citizens to participate in the electoral process; and
WHEREAS, National Voter Registration Day seeks to address these challenges by providing a focused, nationwide effort to raise awareness of voter registration opportunities and help citizens prepare to exercise their right to vote; and
WHEREAS, On March 14, 2019, the New Mexico House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 672, allowing New Mexico to join 17 other states and the District of Columbia in offering same-day voter registration options to eligible voters; and
WHEREAS, Los Alamos County understands the importance of collaborating with a variety of partners - including nonprofits, libraries, businesses, colleges, and universities - to effectively register citizens to vote in the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge the importance of ensuring that every eligible voter is registered, informed, and empowered to participate in our democracy, thereby strengthening the voice of the people in our government; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge the dedication of the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos, a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government, in their collaboration with the Clerk’s office to educate and effectively register citizens in our community to vote;
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim the month of September 2024, as
“Voter Registration Month”
AND FURTHERMORE, designate Tuesday, September 17, 2024, as
“Voter Registration Day”
and encourage all eligible citizens to register to vote and participate actively in the democratic process by making a plan to vote, know what’s on the ballot, and take the time to vote early, in-person, or by absentee ballot.