Democracy Forum 9/21/18

Democracy Forum

Elections in Maine: Where the Rubber Meets the Road Host: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: what citizens need to know about the conduct of elections in Maine: what are the opportunities for citizen participation and observation; what aspects are conducted by the State with regard to the security and integrity of the process and the electronic components; what role do the town clerks play in making sure things run smoothly, etc. Guests: Patti Dubois, Waterville City Clerk www.waterville-me.gov/clerk/ Julie Flynn, Deputy Secretary of State, Maine Secretary of State’s Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions. www.eac.gov/testing/staff-modules/julie-l-flynn/ To learn more about this topic: History of the Municipal Clerk, September, 2014, at the International Institute for Municipal Clerks Maine Town and City Clerks Association Maine Secretary of State Elections Division U.S. Elections Assistance Commission The all-volunteer team at the League of Women Voters – Downeast who plan and coordinate this series includes: Starr Gilmartin, Maggie Harling, Sheila Kirby, Ann Luther, Maryann Ogonowski, Pam Person, Leah Taylor, and Linda Washburn FMI re League of Women Voters of Maine: www.lwvme.org

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