[RP TownTalk] Proposed legislation to allow non citizens to vote in RP before council Mar 8 @ 6:30pm

[Spiro Dimakas]

So if the have a majority the charter amendment will pass?


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> On Mar 7, 2018, at 7:23 PM, Bruce Wernek <bruce.wernek at verizon.net> wrote:
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> All
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> This is a resend.  Wanted to make sure everyone is aware of this.  Please attend the meeting and voice your opinion.
> 
> I've attached the Proposed Legislation for "Voting Expansion" because it wasn't available on the RP website when I checked.  
> 
> In summary, the proposed legislation removes the requirement of being a US citizen to vote in Riverdale Park (RP).  In addition, a non citizen will be able to vote if they are a resident of RP for 30 days.  Not sure how the Town is going to determine if a non citizen has lived here for 30 days.   
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> I urge all of you to review the attachment carefully and contact your Council person or Mayor as you see fit.  Attending the meeting and voicing your opinion won't hurt either.  This is a major, I repeat major change to RP's voting law.
> 
> Bruce
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jessica Barnes <jbarnes at riverdaleparkmd.gov>
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> Sent: Tue, Mar 6, 2018 11:05 am
> Subject: [RP TownTalk] Meeting Agenda: March 8 Legislative Committee Meeting (6:30 p.m.)
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> Town of Riverdale Park
> Legislative Committee Meeting
> March 8, 2018
> 6:30 p.m.
>  
> AGENDA
>  
> Call to Order
> Approval of Agenda
>  
> Discussion Items
> Proposed Legislation for Voting Expansion
>  
> New Business
> Unfinished Business
> Adjournment
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>  
> Jessica
> Jessica E. Barnes
> Town Clerk
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