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in ME…Maine"
Rep. Sue W. Austin
While representing portions Gray, No.Yarmouth &
Pownal
and serving on the Business Research and Economic
Development Committee I gain and gather "good
news" just for YOU! The SECOND Special- Session
is over and the Legislature is not in session at the
present time but there is still plenty of information
coming across my desk.
Vote on Tuesday, November 8th, 2005
Information about registering to vote and the absentee
voting process is available online (www.maine.gov/sos),
through e-mail (SOSOffice @maine.gov) or by calling
the Elections Division. Eligible Maine residents may
register to vote until and including Election Day.
During the final 20 days prior to the November 8th
election, registration must be completed in person
before the municipal registrar of voters.
In order to increase access to information regarding
government and the election process, the Secretary
of State's office created Maine's eDemocracy website.
It provides resources for citizens and may be especially
useful for students, educators and new residents of
Maine. It can be accessed by visiting www.Maine.gov
There are seven questions on Maine's statewide ballot
including 5 Bond issues and a variety of local issues
being decided in our towns. Voters have many reasons
to take an active part because each person and every
town in our district will be affected in some way
by the results of Tuesday's election...
In the last 34 years the question on the ballot to
receive the highest % turnout of the voting age population
was Casino in 2003 with 50.92%. The next highest was
Maine Yankee in 1987 with 44.55%.The next was Limit
Human Rights in 1995 with 44.02%. The next was Abortion/Medical
Marijuana in 1999 with 43.39% and Repeal Income Tax
in 1971 with 42.21.
Believing in Maine's fundamental core quality of life,
Maine people have earned a strong national reputation
for their commitment to democracy and the electoral
process. I urge you to continue that reputation; becoming
empowered by speaking your mind by casting your vote.
Remember, because every single vote is counted, YOUR
vote "COUNTS!!!!"
Ms.
Austin represents District #109, Portions of Gray,
North Yarmouth & Pownal
