April 10, 2001 Elections SubCommittee
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ELECTIONS SUB-COMMMITTEE
MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 20014 PM
Aventura Government Center
2999 NE 1918' Street Suite 500
Aventura, Florida 33180
The meeting was called to order at 4:10p.m. by Vice Mayor Ken Cohen. Present in
addition to the Vice Mayor were Commissioners Patricia Rogers-Libert, Manny
Grossman, City Manager Eric M. Soroka, and City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka.
Vice Mayor Cohen stated the purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways to increase
voter turnout at municipal elections. After discussion, it was consensus of the
Committee to recommend the following action be taken relative to the Charter Revision
Election scheduled for May 15, 2001:
1) In addition to the required legal publications, publish notice of the election in the
Aventura News and Hallandale Digest;
2) Place signs in City's shuttle busses and the swale areas in the City similar to
those used for other special events reminding residents to vote on May 15th;
3) Publish ballot questions in City Newsletter;
4) Approve use of "I Voted" stickers on election day;
5) Schedule one Town Hall Meeting for Charter Revision Commission member to
discuss proposed Charter amendments.
It was noted that in the future, notice of upcoming elections should be placed on the
cable television station utilized by the City.
At the suggestion of the City Clerk, Committee recommended changing composition of
the Canvassing Board to three members: City Clerk, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of
Elections or his designee, and a judge (preferably a resident of the City).
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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