Clerk's Office launches 'Your Town, Your Vote' campaign to boost Election Turnout
As the April municipal elections approach in suburban Cook County, Clerk Monica Gordon is putting out a call to voters to encourage participation and raise awareness about local elections, which have historically had an alarmingly low turnout rate, despite their hometown significance.
The approaching April 1 Consolidated elections will determine leadership for municipal governments, school boards, park districts, fire protection districts, and other key community institutions. These positions determine how local tax dollars are spent and oversee essential services that impact residents’ daily lives.
While presidential elections garner an average of 70 to 72 percent turnout in suburban Cook County, local elections struggle to engage even 15 to 20 percent of eligible voters, a trend that Gordon believes must change.
“Whether it’s sending your children to local schools, checking out books at the library, or having the peace of mind that police and fire service is just a phone call away, decisions made at the local level shape our communities in ways that directly impact our daily lives,” said Gordon.
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