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RESOLUTION 90-152
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE KIDS VOTING VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM
AND ENCOURAGING ITS DEVELOPMENT IN MOHAVE COUNTY
WHEREAS, voter turnout nationally has declined to a rate of
50.15% in 1988, and local elections in Arizona attract only 15-
20% of potential voters; a~d
WHEREAS, the Kids Voting Voter Education Program has caused
significant increases in voter turnout in participating precincts
in Maricopa County; and
WHEREAS, Mohave County has been asked to consider developing
a Kids Voting Program in the County;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mohave County Board
of Supervisors supports the Kids Voting Program and encourages
establishment of a Kids Voting Program in the Mohave County
school system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board accepts and encourages
achievement of the stated goals of the program;
1.. 1'0 teach school age chi ldren the meaning of democracy
and its corresponding responsibilities.
2. To stimulate political awareness among school-age
children and their parents.
3. '1'0 increase the likelihood that today's children will
vote when they become adults.
4. To increase voter turnout among adult voters.
SIGNED this
4th day of
, 1990.
June
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MOHAVE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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