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			Administration Cable Communications Elections GIS Human Resources MIS Finance Public Works Utility Services Parks Public Safety Engineering Building Inspections Economic Development Community Development			Elections and Voting Where do I vote? The City Clerk's Office is responsible for election administration in Savage. Our city has eight polling places that serve our registered voters. The primary election in Savage will be held on September 9, 2008. The next general election in Savage is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Precinct Map Election Schedule Minnesota Major Political Parties Voting Procedures FAQS How do I register to vote? Where do I go to vote? What can I do if I cannot vote in person? Can I have voting assistance? What is the AutoMARK and how can it help persons with disabilities vote? Where can campaign signs be placed? How can I become an Election Judge? Forms Voter Registration Card (Bring to polling site) Absentee Ballot Application 2008 Election Information The 2008 Elections will include various federal, state, county, and judicial offices. 2008 Election Schedule Primary Election September 9: polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. General Election November 4: polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Minnesota Major Political Parties Democratic-Farmer-Labor (651) 293-1200 and 1-800-999-7457 255 E Plato Blvd St. Paul, MN 55107 www.dfl.org Independence (651) 487-9700 PO Box 40495 St. Paul, MN 55104 www.mnip.org Republican (651) 222-0022 and 1-877-467-6466 525 Park St., #250 St. Paul, MN 55103 www.mngop.org How do I register to vote? - At least 20 days before Election Day, you may register to vote by mail or in person at one of the following locations: - Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive, Savage MN 55378 - Scott County Government Center, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee MN 55379 - All county libraries - Get voter registration application Where do I go to vote? The City of Savage has eight polling locations that are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. You must vote in the precinct where you legally reside. To identify your precinct and polling location, please view the Voting District Map or go to MN Secretary of State's precinct finder. Precinct 1: Quentin Avenue Fire Station, 12305 Quentin Avenue Precinct 2: Glendale United Methodist Church, 13550 Glendale Road Precinct 3: Savage City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive Precinct 4: St. Mary Magdalene Church, 14255 Quentin Avenue Precinct 5: Savage Public Works, 13770 Dakota Avenue Precinct 6: Bethesda Church, 15033 Highway 13 Precinct 7: Bridgewood Church, 6201 W. 135th Avenue Precinct 8: O'Connell Fire Station, 14261 O'Connell Road What can I do if I cannot vote in person? You can vote by absentee ballot if you are unable to vote in person on Election Day because you are: - absent from the precinct on election day; or - ill or disabled; or - an election judge working in another precinct; or - unable to go to the polling place due to religious holiday or religious beliefs Absentee ballots are available 30 days prior to Election Day.  To receive one, submit a written application to the city clerk’s office. You may download and print the Absentee Ballot Application and Fax to (952) 496-8174 or mail to Scott County Elections, 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee MN 55379. You can cast your absentee ballot in two ways: - Vote in person at City Hall during normal office hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), on the Saturday before the election from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., or on the Monday before the election until 5:00 p.m. - Submit your ballot by mail. However, apply early so you will have time to receive the ballot and mail it back before Election Day. Late ballots are not counted. If you are in the armed forces or outside the United States, you may vote by absentee ballot using the address where you last lived in Minnesota. A special application form is required, which you may obtain from Scott County Elections Division (952) 496-8560 or from the voting assistance officer in your military unit. Your parent, spouse, sibling, or child at least 18 years of age may also request an absentee ballot for you. Can I have voting assistance? Yes. Voting assistance is available at each polling place. Ask an election judge to help you: - Read or mark your ballot - Obtain a magnifying device or chair - Vote at the curb, if you are unable to leave your car - Demonstrate the AutoMARK voter assist terminal What is the AutoMARK and how can it help persons with disabilities vote? Federal legislation passed by Congress, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), requires that each polling place be equipped with a voter assist terminal for individuals with disabilities.  This equipment is designed to provide voters with disabilities the opportunity to vote independently and privately.  The State of Minnesota has certified the AutoMARK from Election Systems and Software for use in Minnesota to meet the HAVA requirement.  Voters receive the same optical scan paper ballot whether they will vote using a pen or the AutoMARK ballot marking device. The AutoMARK is a tool -- an "electronic pen" -- to assist the voter in marking the ballot. The AutoMARK has special features to assist voters with disabilities that make it difficult to mark an optical scan paper ballot (i.e. blind, poor eyesight, unable to hold a pen). When the voter inserts the ballot into the AutoMARK, an electronic version of the ballot appears on the screen. The screen provides options for reverse contrast, enlargement for easier reading, or for being turned off for privacy if a voter chooses to access the ballot by using earphones and the keypad. The recorded audio description of the ballot can be used in place of or in conjunction with the visual version on the screen. The voter makes selections by the touch screen, the keypad, or alternative adaptive method. The AutoMARK ballot marking device provides voters the opportunity to review and verify their selections. Upon the voter's direction, the AutoMARK marks the ovals on the optical scan ballot. The voter then inserts the ballot into the M-100 ballot counter used by all voters in the precinct. The voting process remains the same for voters who do not need the assistance of the AutoMARK for marking a ballot. Votes are tallied by the ballot counter to produce precinct results. The AutoMARK is very easy to use and will be available in every Savage polling place on Election Day.  Where can campaign signs be placed? Minnesota State Statutes and Savage City Code regulates the placement of campaign signs. Below is a short summary of some of these regulations: No signs shall be placed without permission of the property owner. No signs shall be placed in the public right-of-way (in most cases, at least 15 feet behind the curb or behind the sidewalk). Campaign/political signs must contain the name and address of the person or committee responsible for the sign and its removal following an election. In state general election years years, there is no size limit for campaign/political signs posted from August 1 until ten days after the general election. No campaign/political material or signs may be within 100 feet of a polling place. How can I become an Election Judge? Apply to become an Election Judge at Savage City Hall. Requirements: You must be: You cannot be:   - At least 18 years of age - A Minnesota resident for at least 20 days - A citizen of the United States - Affiliated with a major political party - Able to read, write and speak the English language - Eligible to vote and reside in the county - Appointed by the municipal clerk - Able to attend biennial training sessions - Related to another election judge in the same precinct - A candidate's spouse, parent, child or sibling - A candidate for the election in which you are serving To sign up contact: City Clerk Ellen Classen 952-882-2642 email eclassen@ci.savage.mn.us Employer: Payment of Services:   - Time off from work to serve - A twenty day written notice must be provided - Election Judges are paid for their services - The pay vaires according to precinct policy   For more information, see Minnesota State Statutes Responsibilities and Duties: Work at one or several elections during your term Administer election procedures in the voting place Help protect the rights of the voters on Election Day Open and/or close the polls Responsible for all election materials Ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote only once Distribute ballots Help voters requiring assistance Maintain order in the voting place throughout the day Register new voters at the polling site Process absentee ballots Otbain the results after the polls are closed Certify the precinct election results   Voting Proceedures Voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are 8 voting precincts in the City of Savage, each with their own polling location. A map of the polling locations is available. To register, voters must fill out a registration card and show proof of residency. The following items qualify as proof of residency: Minnesota Drivers License Receipt for a Driver's License Minnesota I.D. card Prior registration in precinct shown on the roster Notice of late registration sent by county auditor  Current utility bill together with a Minnesota Driver's License or Minnesota I.D. with former address or U.S. passport   Absentee Ballots Absentee ballots for those who will not be able to make it to the polls for the Primary Election or General Election will be available at City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive. Voters may vote in person or by mail.   An Absentee Ballot Application and/or Voter Registration Card may be downloaded from the Secretary of State's website.  This website provides additional voting information as well.

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