Time to Vote!

This year, the race for presidency is “neck and neck” which reminds us of the importance of voting.  The upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, is a time for celebration, change and democracy.  US citizens have the choice, the opportunity, and the right to vote for public officials who stand for individuals’ same beliefs and views.  We remind you to participate on Tuesday, November 6, by voting and exercising your civic responsibility.

In support of the Election Day, some Colorado Community Health Centers (CHCs) helped their clients, staff, patients, and board of directors register to vote through outreach projects.  These outreach projects were sponsored by National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) or the Colorado Participation Project (CPP).

Some types of voter outreach reminders consisted of posters, videos, innovative tools, call centers, registration tables, and access to online voter registration.  Metro Community Provider Network (MCPN) worked with former Broncos player, Ebeneezer Ekuban, to develop a public service announcement about registering to vote. Visit MCPN’s website to view the video.  Peak Vista Community Health Centers created an innovative tool called “Prescription to Vote” pad for providers to “prescribe” patients to register to vote.  Other CHCs reminded clients to “pledge” to vote during appointment calls, when checking in for appointments and through use of voter registration tables.

It’s time to cast your vote through mail-in ballots, early voting, or in person on Election Day, November 6.  Visit www.govotecolorado.com to find your polling place or learn where to vote early.

Remember, every vote counts! 

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