City and Monroe County Board of Elections to Participate in National Voter Education Week

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with the Monroe County Board of Elections, will host a series of voter registration and education events at five City R-Centers during National Voter Education Week, Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9.

Board of Elections staff and volunteers will be available to provide educational information on such topics as the democratic process, voter registration, polling site locations, reading a ballot, making an action plan to vote, and more.

“Becoming a confident voter is one of the most powerful ways a citizen can improve our democracy and keep it strong and healthy,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “National Voter Education Week is a great opportunity to become well-informed and even get involved as a trusted ambassador to help others navigate the voting process. I am grateful for our partnership with the County Board of Elections as we empower all residents to cast their ballot with confidence on November 5.”

Board of Elections staff and volunteers will be available at the following R-Centers:

• 4 - 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5, Trenton & Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 N. Clinton Ave.

  Topic: Register to Vote and Find the Monroe County Board of Elections

• 4 - 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St

  Topic: Understand the Process

• 4 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, Adams Street R-Center, 85 Adams St

  Topic: Know Your Ballot

• 4 - 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St.

  Topic: Make a Plan to Vote or Vote Early

• 4 - 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 271 Flint St., 530 Webster Ave.

  Topic: Share with Your Community

National Voter Education Week is a nonpartisan voter education initiative held annually during the first full week of October.   

Photos from today’s press conference are available here.