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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 04112006 - C.25 jt ce IN THE MATTER OF APRIL 2006: RESOLUTION NO. 2006/168 DESIGNATED AS VOTER EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION MONTH FOR THE JUNE 6, 2006 PRIMARY ELECTION WIIEREAS; The California Association of Clerks and Election.O.ficials (CACEO) and Secretary of State have worked as partners to encouragc:all eligible citizens to register and vote, and; WHEREAS; the month of April 2006has been designated as "Voter Edification and Participation Month" for the June 6, 20%.Primary.Election, and; WHEREAS; the strength and vitality of a democratic:.society depend on the"consent of the governed" and that consent is given at the ballot box, and'. WHEREAS; the County of.Contra Costa supports programs toprovide nonpartisan information to citizens to encourage them to participate in:the,..elect.ion process including:how and when to register to vote, how::to vote by mail, how to find']n form ati on.about candidates and issues;:how to locate the appropriate polling place, >,n, d how to f nd election results.on.the night of the election, and; WIIEREAS; the Co my has several programs, venues, and activities to.communicate;with its residents and voters about the importance of voting; NOW, THER. FORE BJE::IT RESOLVED that'tl e Board.of Supervisors o:fthe County of Contra .......::.::::. .......::. Costa does herebv recognize and officially endorse Apri12006 as....".Voter Education and Participation Month" and directs the Clerk.of.the 130' ard to forward a copy.of this resolution o the Secretary of State; and 13E IT FURTI.1 ER RESOLVED that Stephen:L:°Weir, County Clerk shall take appropriate action to encourage all eligible citizens to register for and.vote in:the .Tune 6, 2006 Primary Election. JOHN G YOIA Chair District T Supervisor AYLE B. 11f.KEMAPIEPHO District 1T Supemsor District 1.11 Supen icor I MARK DeSAULNIER FEDERAL D. GLOVER District iV Supervisor District V Supervisor 4� SE L O� l hcreln eert.ifv that this is a tnte and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the nunutes of the Hoard of Suhcnisors on the date s Shown: o _ o gl..I111 nTIT'S'11-1): APRIL 11,2006 9 00 1()I-IN (,UL.I,r,N, Clcrk of the Hoard of Sultetyisors and County Adtninis r:ttt,r / A COOLZ By Gt t 1 > 1 REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM. (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) Cor tete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. Name: ' � Phone. Address: , 2 Q l City: (!Address and phone number are optional; pl ase note that this card will become a public record kept on file with the Clerk of the Board in association with this meeting) I am speaking for myself or organization: CHECK ONE: _ I wish to speak on Agenda Item #��i Date: My comments will be: ❑ GeneralXFor ❑ Against � r ❑ I wish to speak on the subject of: r- J r4 AY do not wish to speak but would like to leave these comments for the Board to consider: Please see i-everse for instructions and important information