[RP TownTalk] Proposed "Voter Expansion" legislation

[Bruce Wernek]

The proposed "Voter Expansion" legislation appears to patently marginalize town residents and US citizens in general.  If I understand it correctly, a non citizen can break the law, illegally enter our country, and 6 weeks later be rewarded for doing so with the right vote our Town.  Essentially, there are no requirements for voting privileges other than being 18 years of age or older and being a "resident" of Riverdale Park for 30 days.  I don't think the bar could be much lower.  Given this proposed legislation, one has to wonder, what benefit is there in being a long time resident committed to the Town, a tax payer, and a US citizen?  

I find it hard to believe this legislation wasn't patently rejected by our Mayor and Council much less drawn up in the first place.  If non citizens want the right to vote, they have to demonstrate their commitment to our Town and country by becoming naturalized citizens.  My grandparents and father did.  Why don't these people have to?

Bruce


Bruce




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