Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Check out this resource and watch for a postcard in your mail

front of postcard with information on absentee ballot votingAs a reminder, in a May 1 executive order, Gov. Cuomo announced  this year’s school budget vote and board of education election will take place on June 9, exclusively by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Qualified voters are defined as U.S citizens, at least 18- years- old by June 9-, -, and they must be a district resident for at least 30 days prior to the vote.

Because of  the COVID-19 Pandemic, there  is no personal voter registration held at school district offices prior to the June 9 vote.

To find out if you are registered to vote, use this link:
https://vip.ntsteamed.com/Search/VoterSearch

image of postcard with information on absentee ballot votingIf you are not registered, you can register with the County Board of Elections by mail or remotely through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website.

If individuals are currently registered to vote with the district, they will automatically receive an absentee ballot and do not need to register.

Additionally, watch for this postcard which will arrive in your mail shortly with these important reminders. Thank you for your attention to this important information.