Another letter to the Board of Elections

Good morning, fellow citizens-

I am writing to ask that you update your web site, the Voter Outreach Team web site, the materials that are sent to mail-in absentee voters, and all county web sites, to reflect the new reality that mail does not always receive a dated postmark, which, as you know, is required for the acceptance of any mail-in absentee ballots you that are received after Election Day. A few lines of HTML and a couple of sentences, or a small copied insert, should not be an obstacle to anyone's right to vote.

If you need some background on this issue, I refer you to the following blog article:

http://makeitcountnc.blogspot.com/2016/01/sometimes-its-little-things-that.html

Earlier this year, you asked us for input on the size of signage at early vote sites.  While that effort was appreciated, this is surely an issue that has the potential to affect a far greater number of voters.

The first day of mail-in absentee voting is less than a week away. Mail-in absentee voting will be a popular option this year since it is being suggested as one for people without a photo ID.  I feel that prompt action is necessary, and I trust you will take it.

Thank you.

Kevin Farmer

Make It Count