Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Pinal County Supervisors Remind Voters To Bring Proper ID

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors would like urge all Pinal County residents to head to the polls on Tuesday, September 2nd, and bring proper ID to vote.

“Voting is a civic duty,” said Chairman David Snider. “The framers of our Constitution wanted everyone to have their voice heard. You can have your say at the ballot box.”

While everyone who comes to the polling location can vote. No one can be turned away from voting. But to vote a regular ballot, voters must be registered in that precinct and carry acceptable ID.

Acceptable forms of ID with voter’s photograph, name and address. One is required:
1. Valid Arizona’s Drivers License.
2. Valid Arizona non-operating identification license.
3. Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification.
4. Valid U.S. federal, state or local government issued identification.

If none of the above are available – acceptable forms of ID without photo with voter’s name and address. Two are required:
1. Utility bill of the elector dated within 90 days of the date of the election. This can be an electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone or cable TV.
2. Bank or credit union statement dated within 90 days of the election.
3. Valid Arizona vehicle registration.
4. Indian census card.
5. Property tax statement with the electors address.
6. Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification.
7. Vehicle insurance card.
8. Recorder’s certificate.
9. Valid U.S. federal, state or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder.

“I know there are lot of people who are looking forward to voting in this election,” said Supervisor Sandie Smith. “It makes the process so much easier and faster if you bring along acceptable ID with or without a photograph.”

Pinal County will be assigning additional staff to the Citizen Contact Center to manage an anticipated increase in calls on the day of the primary election.

“The County’s website is a great place to find your polling place or see who is running in the primary election,” said Supervisor Lionel Ruiz. “Our Citizen’s Contact Center will be ready to help as well at (520) 509-3555 or (888) 431-1311.”