Elly Booth, theatre/education major, Andrew Aguillion, history education major and Lindsay Haggard, occupational therapy assistant major, show interest in registering to vote on March 3.
Voting registration will be open to students Tuesday through Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Farber Hall Lobby as well as the Neosho Campus Student Center on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The municipal general election will be held on April 7, and the last day to register to vote in this election is March 11.
The ballot will cover several proposals including a continuation of tax levies on road districts, the forgoing of annual elections for various districts if the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in the office to be filled by the election, a proposition to build a tornado safe room for the Seneca R-VII school district and the acquisition of funds for a new junior high in the Neosho R-V school district.
“Voting is important because it helps you change what’s around you and develops a better sense of community,” said Andrew Aguillion, history education major.
Students who are unable to register to vote at these times can check in the Lee Library, on the Neosho Campus, for voter registration cards. Sample ballots for Newton County can be found at www.newtoncountymo.com/sample-ballot.html. Students who are from another county in Missouri may find a sample ballot at a similar county website.
“Registering to vote is important for all citizens because it is our way to voice our beliefs and values,” said Chris Fenske, business instructor. “Many people say ‘my vote doesn’t matter,’ but in truth when groups of individuals share a belief the only way to make change or have those values represented is through the ballot box. It is important for students to become informed and cast their vote on issues that impact their community.
Missouri residents who have questions about whether their registration is in order, or are unsure of their polling location, can find information at www.mo.gov/government/elections-and-voting. Voters can also contact their local County Clerk’s Office with any additional questions they may have.
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