[RP TownTalk] EXT : Proposed "Voter Expansion" legislation

[McDougall, Sherene [US] (Law)]

Bruce,

They don’t want to become citizens because that would mean getting a job and having to pay taxes.   Why go through all that hassle to become a citizen when they are receiving food, money, housing and education.  Things that we taxpayers are paying for.

Sherene
From: towntalk-bounces at riverdale-park.org [mailto:towntalk-bounces at riverdale-park.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Wernek
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2018 9:41 AM
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Subject: EXT :[RP TownTalk] Proposed "Voter Expansion" legislation

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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