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Council reviews postcard to inform Coventry voters about new charter and how to vote
Summary
Council reviewed a canvassing postcard to notify roughly 14,000 Coventry households about charter changes that alter council seats; members discussed cost ($2,000–$4,000), content edits to avoid editorializing, use of QR codes with full hyperlinks for seniors, and possible funding from contingency/ARPA.
Council members reviewed a proposed canvassing postcard designed to inform residents about changes to Coventry’s electoral structure after a charter amendment that added two townwide at‑large council seats alongside district seats.
Director Civetti said mailing to roughly 14,000 households would cost between $2,000 (black and white stock) and $4,000 (four‑color cardstock). Several councilors urged clarity in the card’s language to avoid confusing voters about which seats they will vote for; Vice President Blank flagged a technicality in the top bullet describing how many candidates a voter can choose in particular districts and recommended clearer bullets describing which districts elect which positions.
Councilor Pasqua suggested adding QR codes that link to a town landing page with voter registration, early‑voting information and polling locations; President Lima asked administrators to also include full hyperlinks for seniors who may not use QR codes. Council member Capaldi offered to help edit the bottom section and staff discussed using contingency or ARPA funds to pay for the mailing.
No final design vote was recorded; staff will proceed with edits and return with a final approach and cost recommendation.
