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Vote Yes to Charter Change on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Aligned elections save money, maximize turnout, and minimize burnout. Put Milton ahead!

Aligning Morgantown’s election has been an option for Council. A 7.8% low voter turnout shows need to align off-races to maximize engagement.

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Check your voting status. Find your local polling place. Get common sense voting recommendations.

City voters can cast ballots early at City Hall or the Northside Fire Station. Election Day is Tuesday, April 27 at your city polling place.

In the coming interim, between legislative sessions, H.B. 2592 – aligning local and county elections with state elections – is to be studied.

The bill enjoyed wide bipartisan support as it passed from the House to the Senate, where it must be considered and voted upon before April 10.

Having elected officials be less accountable to their parties’ base to favor incumbents isn’t wise. Contact legislators and be heard.

Residents from Morgantown’s Third Ward are encouraged to apply to fill a vacant City Council seat. Apply by March 18. Interviews March 23.

Make up to $200. Morgantown needs alternate poll workers for the upcoming April 27 city election. Apply online or call 304-284-7434.

Learn about H.B. 2592, how it aligns local elections with other elections statewide, and ask for this bill to move by March 28, 2021.

We must pivot away from the past to a future that will focus on the public safety impacts to everyone.