HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-35 ENCOURAGING VOTERS REGISTRATIONRESOLUTION NO. 2003- 35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING VOTER REGISTRATION
WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR PLACEMENT OF
REGISTRATION EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
AT CITY HALL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens became incorporated on May 13, 2003,
by active participation of its citizens in the electorate process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has expressed the desire to provide the citizens of
Miami Garden with information on voting and voter's registration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the participation of each and every
eligible citizen is vital to the City's growth and survival; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Miami Gardens wishes to encourage
its citizens' participation in government for the health and welfare of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Voter Encouragement. The City Council hereby encourages the citizens
of this City to vote and to register to vote.
Section 2. Placement of Voter's Educational Materials and Applications within
Citv Hall. The City Council hereby directs the Interim City Manager to place voter's
registration/applications and educational materials within the Administrative offices of the
City for the benefit of the citizens and residents of the City of Miami Gardens. The
Interim City Manager will place if permissible Voter's registration/applications and
educations materials at the sites designated for placement of agendas for council
meetings.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon
adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of October , 2003.
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ATTEST:
Ronetta Taylor, Gity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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Moved by: councilmbr. Braynon
Second by: Councilmbr. Bratton
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Shirley Gibson
Vice Mayor Aaron Campbell
Councilman Melvin L. Bratton
Councilman Oscar Braynon II
Councilwoman Audrey King
Councilwoman Sharon Pritchett
Councilwoman Barbara Watson
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MEMORANDUM
To:The Honorable City Council
From:Councilwoman Audrey J. King
Date:October 8, 2003
Re:VOTER REGISTRATION
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached resolution.
REASONS
The City of Miami Gardens became incorporated on May 13, 2003, by active
participation of its citizens in the electorate process. To ensure continued
participation by residents in the electorate process, I am recommending that we
place voter registration materials within our Administrative Offices and future City
Hall.
Voter Registration Agenda Memo
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