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Commission discusses deputization for voter registration, members encouraged to register new voters
Summary
Members were briefed on how to become deputized to register voters, with one member reporting she registered five voters after deputization; the commission encouraged members to complete online applications and training through the county elections office.
Members discussed deputization and procedures for registering voters on behalf of residents.
A member explained the deputization process: applicants fill out an online form through the county elections office, submit it to the elections administrator, then complete a short training (PowerPoint or video) and receive a certificate authorizing them to assist with registration. "You have to be deputized," a member said, adding that without deputization volunteers cannot handle registration cards.
One member reported registering five new voters after completing the deputization process and encouraged other members to apply. The group noted that registrations completed now will apply to the next major election cycle (November) and reviewed applicable deadlines for registration.
Follow-up: Members were encouraged to complete the online deputization application and coordinate with county elections staff. The commission did not take formal action during the discussion but recorded that members plan to pursue deputization so they can assist constituents in future registration drives.
The meeting then moved on to event planning.
