Greenbelt, Maryland, Reparations Commission Measure (November 2021)
| Greenbelt Reparations Commission Measure | |
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| Election date November 2, 2021 | |
| Topic Local race and ethnicity | |
Status Approved | |
| Type Initiative | Origin Citizens |
The Greenbelt, Maryland, Reparations Commission Measure was on the ballot as a referral in Greenbelt on November 2, 2021. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported creating a 21-member commission to review, discuss, and make recommendations on local reparations for African American and Native American residents of Greenbelt. |
A "no" vote opposed creating a 21-member commission to review, discuss, and make recommendations on local reparations for African American and Native American residents of Greenbelt. |
A simple majority was required for the approval of this measure.
Election results
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Greenbelt, Maryland, Reparations Commission Measure (November 2021) |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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1,522 | 62.58% | ||
| No | 910 | 37.42% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for this measure was as follows:
| “ | Do you vote yes or no to the following Referendum question:
The City Council of Greenbelt should establish a twenty-one (21) member Commission to review, discuss, and make recommendations related to local reparations for African American and Native American residents of Greenbelt. | ” |
Path to the ballot
The City Council of Greenbelt, Maryland, passed a resolution for the referendum on August 9, 2021.[1][2]
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Maryland
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Maryland.
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Poll timesIn Maryland, all polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[3] Registration
According to the Maryland State Board of Elections, to register to vote in Maryland, one must be a United States citizen and Maryland resident who is at least 16 years old. Although a 16-year-old can register to vote, he or she cannot vote in an election unless he or she will be 18 at the time of the next general election (i.e., 17-year-olds are permitted to vote in primary elections, so long as they'll be 18 by the time of the corresponding general election).[4] Maryland allows same-day voter registration during the early voting period and on Election Day.[4] Voters may register online, by mail, or in person at one of the following locations:[4]
Automatic registrationMaryland automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through the Motor Vehicle Administration.[5] Online registration
Maryland has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.[5] Same-day registrationMaryland allows same-day voter registration.[5] Residency requirementsMaryland law requires 21 days of residency in the state before a person may vote. Verification of citizenshipMayland does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury. Several local jurisdictions in Maryland permit noncitizens to vote in at least some local elections. These jurisdictions maintain separate voter registration systems for noncitizen voters. See here for more information. 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.[6] 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 registrationThe voter lookup page, run by the Maryland Board of Elections, allows residents to check their voter registration status online. Voter ID requirementsMaryland does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases.[7] A voter will be asked to show ID in the following circumstances:
The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2024. Click here for the Maryland Attorney General's voting information page to ensure you have the most current information.
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Greenbelt, Maryland, "Minutes & Agendas," accessed September 2, 2021
- ↑ Greenbelt, Maryland, "Greenbelt Resolution - Reparations Commission," accessed September 2, 2021
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Rules and Information for Voters," accessed April 18, 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Maryland State Board of Elections, "Introduction," accessed April 18, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed August 25, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Maryland Attorney General, "Voting FAQ," accessed April 13, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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