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 |
Greenbelt 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 Reparations Commission Measure |
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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 Reparations Commission 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
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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
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Automatic registration
Maryland 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. Same-day registration
Maryland allows same-day voter registration.[4] Residency requirementsA voter registration applicant must be a resident of the state.[4] 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. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. 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 State 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.[3] The federal Help America Vote Act requires that individuals in all 50 states who register to vote by mail and who have not voted previously in a federal election in their state must provide either their driver's license or a paycheck, bank statement, current utility bill, or government document showing their name and address. Individuals voting by mail must include a copy of one of those documents with their absentee/mail-in ballot.[7] These requirements do not apply if an individual submitted a copy of their identification, their driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering to vote. A voter will also be asked to show ID in these other circumstances:[8][9]
The following list of accepted ID was current as of October 2025. Click here for the Maryland State Board of Elections' 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Maryland State Board of Elections, "Rules and Information for Voters," accessed October 23, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Maryland State Board of Elections, "Introduction," accessed October 23, 2025
- ↑ Maryland Motor Vehicle Association, "Motor Voter," accessed October 23, 2025
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ Congress, "H.R.3295 - Help America Vote Act of 2002," accessed September 30, 2025
- ↑ MD Code, Election Law, "§ 10-312. Challenge of an individual's right to vote," accessed October 7, 2025
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Change of Address," accessed October 7, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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