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U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION |
For Immediate Release
July 9, 2007
Contact:
Jeannie Layson
Bryan Whitener
(202) 566-3100
Statement
of EAC Vice-Chair Rosemary E. Rodriguez
Seeks Input from Voters
and Advocacy Groups
As one of the new commissioners on the
U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and a lifelong advocate of voters'
rights, I believe it is important to establish a dialogue with organizations
that are dedicated to making sure that the rights of voters are protected.
Your input will inform my orientation as I participate in the day-to-day
work of the EAC.
During my experience on
the Denver City Council and as the clerk and recorder for the city and County
of Denver, I learned the value of public input and transparency. I will employ
the same approach as an EAC commissioner.
Therefore, I seek to
gauge whether there is interest in participating in monthly brownbag lunch
discussions about issues that impact voters as we approach the 2008 election.
I also seek input on the agenda, including the topics of discussion, for
these sessions, which would take place at EAC's office in Washington, D.C.
All members of the EAC will be invited to attend. I would also like
input on the possibility of hosting similar sessions in cities that I plan to
visit over the next year.
Please contact me at rrodriguez@eac.gov or toll-free at
866-747-1471 with your ideas. I look forward to working with you to make sure
our elections are fair, accessible, and accurate.
EAC is an
independent bipartisan commission created by HAVA. It is charged with
administering payments to states and developing guidance to meet HAVA
requirements, adopting voluntary voting system guidelines, and accrediting
voting system test laboratories and certifying voting equipment. EAC also
serves as a national clearinghouse and resource of information regarding
election administration. The four EAC commissioners are Donetta Davidson,
chair; Rosemary Rodriguez, vice chair; Caroline Hunter; and Gracia Hillman.
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