2011 VOTER'S GUIDE DESIGN CONTEST
Kimberle B. Weeks, Supervisor of Elections, offered local high school students the opportunity to design the 2011 Flagler County Voter’s Guide, which is published yearly by the Elections Office. The up-and-coming artists worked hard creating their artwork and submitted over 40 designs for the contest.
To select a winner, Flagler County School Board members voted for their favorite cover. The students are very imaginative and talented, all of the designs were terrific. Surely it was a tough choice to pick only one! Of the 40 designs, the winning cover was created by Brandon Berry, a student at Flagler Palm Coast High School.
The Elections Office would like to offer our very special thanks to Flagler County School Superintendent Bill Delbrugge, and to the Flagler County School Board members and staff for working with us to provide this first-time opportunity for students.
We can’t wait to publish the Voter’s Guide. Congratulations Brandon!
COUNTY VETERANS HONORED
As part of National County Government month, the Flagler County Commission recognized veterans at both regular monthly meetings of the Commission. On Monday April 4, 2011, the County Commission recognized all veterans who are now County employees with a video that scrolled and announced the names of all 49 veterans.
Two Flagler County employees are currently on active duty in Iraq. The County Commission recognized all World War II, Vietnam and Korean veterans and veterans who now work for the Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, and the Clerk of Court. More than 100 veterans were recognized in April. Two employees of the Elections Office, Darlene Walker, US Air Force and Kathy Smith, US Navy were honored during the meeting.
The Flagler County Commission joined with the National Association of Counties and 3,068 counties in the nation to approve a proclamation dedicating the month as National County Government Month, “serving our veterans, armed forces and their families.”
There are 12,000 veterans living in Flagler County.
Elections Office employees honored at BCC meeting: Darlene Walker and Kathy Smith (pictured with matching red shirts on right)
WHY SHOULD I VOTE?
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS
The purpose of this guide, published by the Supervisor of Elections Office, is to help students learn the importance of their opinion in our democratic society. Teenagers are encouraged to read this guide, which gives a down-to-earth explanation of voting in America and emphasizes the power of one vote.
Contents:
- Requirements To Vote
- Political Parties
- Election Types
- The Electoral College & Presidential Elections
- How Do People Decide Who To Vote For
- Every Vote Counts
- Did You Know
- Statistics
- Going Back In Time
- U.S. Voting Rights
- Questions & Answers
Please read and share this information with the students in your life.
Download this booklet in PDF format:
Why Should I Vote? A Practical Guide To Understanding The Electoral System FOR STUDENTS
2011 FLAGLER COUNTY HOME & LIFESTYLE SHOW
JANUARY 29 & JANUARY 30, 2011
Flagler Palm Coast High School Campus, 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Flagler County Home & Lifestyle Show is now in it's 25th year! With an estimated 20,000 visitors it is one of Flagler County’s largest events, the Home Show draws a huge crowd and features arts and crafts, local businesses and information booths from local government offices. The Flagler County Elections Office will have a booth located in the service fair, stop by and pick up a copy of the 2011 Voter's Guide! More information: http://www.flaglerhomeshow.com
Update:
Many people stopped at the Elections Office Registration Booth during the Home Show. There were nineteen (19) people who submitted voter registration applications during the event which included new registrations, address changes and party changes.
