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County �a� Mayor Heather Carruthers,District 3
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David Rice,District 4
w � Sylvia J.Murphy,District 5
County Commission Meeting
November 17, 2020
Agenda Item Number: E.3
Agenda Item Summary #7535
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 2
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Michelle Coldiron (305) 292-4512
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: A Mayor's Proclamation declaring Wednesday November 18,
2020, as Election Worker Appreciation Day in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The proclamation recognizes the contributions and efforts of citizens
who served as poll workers.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Mayors Proclamation - Election Worker Appreciation Day in Monroe County
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
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REVIEWED BY:
Michelle Coldiron Completed 11/09/2020 1:07 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 11/09/2020 3:25 PM
Liz Yongue Completed 11/09/2020 4:41 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 11/17/2020 9:00 AM
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ELECTION WORKER APPRECIATION DAY IN MONROE COUNTY
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
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WHEREAS, one of the most fundamental freedoms citizens of a free society have is the
power of self-governance; and
WHEREAS, that freedom would not exist were it not for free and fair elections; and CL
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WHEREAS, conducting a free and fair election requires the work of countless poll workers
across the nation; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County Supervisor of Elections, Joyce Griffin, has a dedicated and
conscientious staff who work tirelessly year round to ensure the integrity of the election -
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process, but they are unable to conduct an election without the help of others; and
WHEREAS, here in Monroe County, Supervisor of Elections Joyce Griffin routinely
recruits hundreds of citizens to serve as poll workers; and
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WHEREAS, these poll workers come from all backgrounds and ages. and
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WHEREAS, these poll workers devote long hours to ensure that we can enjoy free and
fair elections in our community; and
WHEREAS, on behalf of all residents of Monroe County, the Board of County
Commissioners wants to salute our election office staff and poll workers and express
our gratitude for their efforts and contributions in ensuring yet another smoothly run
election, especially given the challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now THEREFORE, I, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of Monroe County,
hereby proclaim Wednesday, November 18, 2020, as Election Worker Appreciation Day
in Monroe County, Florida.
The Board urges all voters, citizens, and residents to recognize and thank the
Supervisor of Elections, her staff, poll workers, and all those involved in the success of
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another flawless election in Monroe County.
Mayor, Monroe County
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