ISSUES
ERIC – Florida has joined ERIC, a shared database created by the PEW Foundation to help maintain voter records by providing information so that that those who have died can be deleted from the voting population and individuals have moved away can be removed and those moved in can be encouraged to register. This 2-minute introductory video gives a good overview. Introduction to Electronic Registration Information Center
An older video on ERIC with much more detail and provides an even better understanding. The Future of Voter Registration is Here | Pew
Voting Security and Vote by Mail – May 18, 2020 Supervisor of Elections Michael Bennett talks about voting security measures, the ERIC system and answers voting questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilNbpv3jN0Q
Additional Information is below in “Voting Issues”
Article on voter fraud recommended by Mike Bennett, Manatee Supervisor of Elections Lets Put the Vote-by-Mail Fraud Myth to Rest/
CANDIDATE FORUMS
School Board District 2 Candidate Forum (July 13)
Candidates: Susan Agruso, Harold Byrd, Jr., Cindy Spray
To register for District 2 Candidate Forum click here
Rough district description – I 275 to Cortez Blvd to University Parkway, 26th St W to I75 except the south end which is Braden River. Click here for District 2 Map
School Board District 4 Candidate Forum (July 13)
Candidates: Chad Choate, Sean Conley
To register for District 4 Candidate Forum click here
Rough district description – Cortez Blvd to University Parkway, the shoreline (West) to Lockwood Ridge. Click here for District 4 Map
School Board District 5 Candidate Forum (July 11)
Candidates: Rev. James Golden, Richard Tatem, Chantal Wilford
To register for District 5 Candidate Forum click here
Rough district description – State Rte 64 to University Parkway, Lockwood Ridge to the county line (East). Click here for District 5 Map
