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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
25-308
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 17, 2024
To recognize and honor the Election Workers who volunteer to serve at the Vote Centers,
ensuring that every resident of the District of Columbia can cast their vote safely,
securely, independently, and with confidence that their vote is being counted.
WHEREAS, Election Workers in the District of Columbia serve voters by setting up
Vote Center locations, orienting voters, verifying registration information, issuing ballots, and
instructing voters on election procedures and the use of voting equipment;
WHEREAS, Election Workers in recent years have navigated temporary safety
precautions including new policies on cleaning, distancing, and masking;
WHEREAS, in the General Election held November 3, 2020, 2,407 volunteers risked
exposure to COVID-19 to ensure DC residents were able to cast their vote during the state of
emergency caused by the pandemic;
WHEREAS, in recent elections, Election Workers have also had to contend with an
escalation in threats against their personal safety amidst nationwide concerns about election
security;
WHEREAS, in the June 4, 2024 Primary Election, a total of 1,341 individuals over the
age of 16 volunteered at 75 Vote Centers across the District;
WHEREAS, on the subsequent November 5, 2024 General Election, an additional total
of 1631 individuals over the age of 16 volunteered at 75 Vote Centers across the District;
WHEREAS, volunteers do substantial work preparing for the elections, including helping
voters register, setting up Vote Centers, readying mailed- in ballots for the Agilis sorting and
processing system, and answering general questions about voting procedures;
WHEREAS, volunteers worked in two- to three-hour shifts the day prior to Election Day
and working in the field during Early Voting;
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WHEREAS, volunteers worked in 15- hour shifts on Election Day, ensuring the Vote
Centers were open from 6am to 9pm to allow all residents ample opportunity to vote;
WHEREAS, volunteers who serve as Registration Clerk, Ballot Clerk, or Voter
Assistance Clerk complete a four-hour training to become qualified on voting systems and
procedures;
WHEREAS, volunteers who serve as Site Coordinator complete a full-day training
program to be proficient at running a Vote Center;
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections held 290 training sessions in 2024 for the Primary
and General Elections;
WHEREAS, 20 District high school students volunteered to work either a four-hour or
eight-hour shift on June 4th, 2024, and 60 District high school students volunteered for a shift on
November 5, 2024;
WHEREAS, Election Workers help ensure individuals with disabilities are able to cast
their ballots privately and independently by honoring the mandate set forth in the Americans
with Disabilities Act;
WHEREAS, Election Workers are dedicated to supporting neutrality in elections in the
District of Columbia by abstaining from endorsing any candidate or expressing their personal
views of any issue during their time of service;
WHEREAS, serving as an Election Worker offers every District of Columbia resident,
from high school students to senior citizens, the opportunity to engage with their community,
participate directly in our democracy; and fulfill their civic duty.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “District of Columbia Election Worker Recognition Resolution of
2024”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby recognizes Election Workers for
their work to support a straightforward election experience and their commitment to ensuring
that every resident in the District of Columbia is afforded the opportunity to cast their ballot.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.