For Immediate Release FFI Contact: Chris Riggall
September 28, 2001

404.656.5792

Secretary Cox: 21st Century Voting Commission Meeting To Be
Held at Albany State University Thursday, October 4th

 

What: The fourth meeting of the 21st Century Voting Commission, an 18-member bi-partisan panel created to assist Secretary Cox in evaluating election equipment as Georgia moves towards a new, uniform statewide election system. The Commission is charged with overseeing the electronic voting pilot project taking place in 13 Georgia cities this November.

Commission members will hear reports from members who recently observed electronic voting equipment in use in Ohio, South Carolina and Florida elections. Members will also receive updates on the hiring of voter education coordinators in each of the 13 pilot cities and will review which races will appear on the ballots.


When:

Thursday, October 4th  
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Where:

Albany State University
Academic Building, 504 College Drive
Albany, Georgia

Please Note: Secretary Cox will be available for interviews immediately prior to, and following the meeting.

 

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