November 3, 2009 Municipal Election Information
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The Frame
Residents of Lake Helen, New Smyrna Beach, Pierson, and Ponce Inlet are voting on municipal leadership and charter amendments that will determine the length of terms for local officials and the rules for election s.
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Registered voters in Lake Helen, New Smyrna Beach, Pierson, and Ponce Inlet
These residents are eligible to cast ballots in the municipal elections and decide on local referendums.
Town of Pierson officials
The proposed charter amendments would change the length of their terms of office.
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Key Facts
- Election Day is November 3, 2009, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Early voting is available from October 26, 2009, through October 31, 2009, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Absentee ballots must be received at the Supervisor of Elections office in DeLand by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
- The Town of Pierson has a referendum to change Mayor and Council member terms from two years to four years, starting with the 2010 election.
- The Town of Pierson has a referendum to eliminate the local election qualification period and adopt Florida general election law for qualifying periods.
- A public test of voting equipment will occur on October 23, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. at the Department of Elections Warehouse in DeLand.
- Canvassing Boards will convene on November 3, 2009, to certify election results.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Summary
Why It Matters
Residents of Lake Helen, New Smyrna Beach, Pierson, and Ponce Inlet are voting on municipal leadership and charter amendments that will determine the length of terms for local officials and the rules for election s.
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Alignment with State Law
The Town of Pierson is actively seeking to remove local election qualifying periods in favor of state-mandated timelines to avoid inconsistency.
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Sources
www.volusiaelections.gov
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