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Important Dates and Deadlines

November 3, 2009 Municipal Election

October 5, 2009

Early Voting Begins
Early voting is available at the Department of Elections office on the ground floor of City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

First Day the Department of Elections Mails Voter Information Pamphlets & Sample Ballots to Voters

First Day the Department of Elections Mails Vote-by-Mail Ballots to Voters

 

 

October 19, 2009

Last Day to Register to Vote for the November 3, 2009 Municipal Election
Voters who have moved or changed their name must re-register to vote.

October 20 - 27, 2009

New Citizen Registration and Voting
New citizens sworn-in after the deadline to register to vote are eligible to register and vote in person at City Hall. New citizens must present their Certificate of Naturalization before voting.

 

 

October 27, 2009

Last Day to Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot

Applications must be received by the Department of Elections by 5:00 p.m. Postmarks are not accepted.

 

 

October 31 & November 1, 2009

Weekend Early Voting at City Hall
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Enter on Grove St. only)

 

 

November 3, 2009

Election Day
Polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voting is also available on the ground floor of City Hall.

Deadline for receipt of Vote-by-Mail Ballots
Vote-by-mail ballots must be received by the Department of Elections or dropped off at a polling place by 8:00 p.m.

   

December 1, 2009

 

Deadline for the Department of Elections to issue the certified statement of the results of the election.