Augusta, Maine, Question 1, Bond Measure (November 2022)

Augusta Question 1
Election date November 8, 2022
Topic City bonds
Status Approved
Type Referral

Augusta Question 1 was on the ballot as a referral in Augusta on November 8, 2022. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported issuing $2.055 million in bonds for street and sidewalk improvements, civic center repairs, and a boat landing.

A “no” vote opposed issuing $2.055 million in bonds for street and sidewalk improvements, civic center repairs, and a boat landing.

A simple majority was required for the approval of Question 1.

Election results

Augusta Question 1
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		5,755	75.30%
No		1,888	24.70%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Question 1 was as follows:

“

Do you favor borrowing money as authorized by City Council Order No. 22-179 to provide an amount not to exceed $2,055,000 for the reconstruction, renovation, repair, improvement and replacement of City streets and City facilities as follows: (1) $1,055,000 for the purpose of the reconstruction, renovation, repair and improvement of streets, sidewalks and related facilities located throughout the City; (2) $750,000 for the purpose of paying for the reconstruction, renovation, repair; improvement and replacement of the Augusta Civic Center roof; and (3) $250,000 for the purpose of paying for the reconstruction, renovation, repair, improvement and replacement of the East Side Kennebec River Boat Landing?

”

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Maine

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Augusta.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Maine

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Maine.

How to vote in Maine

Poll times

In Maine, municipalities with a population of 500 or more open their polls between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., while municipalities with a population of less than 500 open their polls between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. All polls close at 8:00 p.m. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

Check your voter registration status here.

To register to vote in Maine, one must be "a United States citizen, at least 16 years of age to pre-register to vote, and have established a fixed principal home in Maine. To vote in a Referendum or General Election, you must be registered in the community where you reside, and be at least 18 years of age. A 17 year old may vote in a Primary Election, if that person will be 18 by the General Election."

Voters can return completed registration cards in person or by mail to their town office or city hall, any Motor Vehicle branch office, most state & federal social service agencies, or a voter registration drive. There is no deadline for voter registration if completed in person. If registering by mail or online, the deadline is 21 days prior to the election. If registering through a qualified state agency, the deadlines is seven days prior to the election.

When registering for the first time in Maine, voters must provide documents verifying their identity and residence. The following documents are acceptable identification for the purpose of registering to vote:

• Government ID with a photo (i.e. driver’s license, State ID, valid U.S. Passport, military ID, ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe)
• Government ID without photo (i.e. certified birth certificate or signed Social Security card)
• Other official document showing the name and address of voter (i.e. eligibility for public benefits, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck)
• Student photo ID from a state-approved public or private school or institute of higher education in Maine
• Maine driver’s license number or last four digits of Social Security Number

Automatic registration

On June 19, 2019, Gov. Janet Mills signed an automatic voter registration bill into law that was scheduled for implementation in 2022. The law registers voters through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Maine has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Governor Janet T. Mills (D) signed L.D. 1126 into law on July 9, 2021, allowing online voter registration in Maine. This legislation went into effect on November 1, 2023.

Same-day registration

Maine allows same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Maine, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

Maine does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The Maine voter information lookup service allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Maine does not require voters to present identification while voting. If a voter registers to vote on Election Day, he or she must provide identification and proof of residence.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2022
• City bonds on the ballot

• Kennebec County measures

Maine

• Maine 2022 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Maine
• Augusta, Maine

News and analysis

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• Measures advancing national agendas

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