HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-160 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-160
RESOLUTION COMMENDING ELECTION PERSONNEL ON
ADMINISTERING THE NOVEMBER 2, 2004, GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, for 30 days prior to Election Day, election personnel assisted a record
number of voters with absentee voting, including mailing applications, verifying registration, and
issuing ballots for the correct precinct, as well as serving as a witness for in-person absentee voters;
and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center voters turned out in enormous numbers for the
November 2, 2004, General Election, with the highest percent turnout since 1988, along with setting
records for new voter registrations and absentee ballots; and
WHEREAS, election personnel worked from 6 a.m., November 2, 2004, until 12:40
a.m., November 3, 2004, handling numerous calls from voters requesting polling location
information and directions, the local media and interested persons inquiring about election results,
and calls from election judges requiring assistance, as well as assisting with the delivery of returns
from the election judges until the last election returns were delivered to City Hall; and
WHEREAS, election judges prepared the polling locations with proper signage,
voting stations, and supplies, and greeted voters, making certain the voter was in the correct precinct,
directed voters to the proper table for either registered or non-registered voters, issued ballots to
voters, and processed a record number of new voter registrations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that it commends the election officials and election judges on their commitment and
dedication in administering the 2004 General Election and expresses its appreciation for the manner
in which the election process was conducted with integrity and accuracy.
November 8. 2004
Date
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ATTEST:►
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.