1/23/2004 - Your Vote is Your Voice

Today more then ever voting is important and a privilege that every American citizen is given. Your vote is translated into expression of your views and beliefs. Voting is structured to allow people to cast their votes, be counted, and help determine how winners are decided.
Unfortunately, many registered voters are not voting. Even more unfortunate are those who have never registered to vote. This is why Hispanic Agenda, a coalition of Hispanic organizations and elected officials, encourage you to take the time to vote and be counted.
Remember, voting is important because it determines who is elected, which voters are represented, and ultimately who runs our local, state, and federal legislatures. Who is elected directly affects what kinds of policies are passed and who benefits or suffers from those policies. Therefore, remember that your vote is your voice and that your voice matters.

If you would like to pick up a voter registration card visit the County Court House or City Hall, or go by your closest library. These cards can even be found at most participating grocers and convenient stores. And, remember the cut off date for the March 9th election is February 8th, 2004, so act quickly, so that your voice will be heard.

For your convenience, the coalition of Hispanic Agenda encourages you to use the following date and location information to simplify your voting time:
Early Voting is from February 23rd thru March 5th, 2004
Mail Early Polling Place: Courthouse Multipurpose Room 5th Floor
Times: 8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - 2/23 04 thru 2/27/04
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2/28/04
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2/29/04
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3/1/04 - 3/5/04
Branch Polling Places: South Plains Mall, United @ 82nd & Quaker, United @ 50th & Ave Q, United at 112 N. University at 2630 Parkway Dr., and United at 4th & Slide
Times: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2/23/04 thru 2/27/04
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2/28/04
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2/29/04
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3/1/04 - 3/5/04
Slaton Courthouse Annex 240 W. Garza Slaton
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2/23/04 thru 2/27/04
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 3/1/04 thru 3/5/04

Temporary Branch Polling Places:
Atria Cottage Village - 110 Frankford Ave 2/23/04 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Cornerstone Courts - 2101 Avenue Q 2/24/04 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ventura Place - 3026 54th St 2/25/04 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Carillon Retirement - 1717 Norfolk Ave 2/26/04 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lakeside Rehabilitation 4306 24th St 2/27/04 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Texas Tech University Center 3/2/04 - 3/5/04 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Shallowater City Hall -801 Avenue G 3/1/04 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
City Hall of Wolfforth 328 E Hwy 62/82 3/2/04 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ransom Canyon City Hall 3/2/04 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Idalou Clubhouse 3/1/04 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hispanic Agenda is a non-partisan coalition comprised of Hispanic organizations and Hispanic elected officials dedicated to the educational, political, social economic, and cultural enhancement of the Hispanic community in the city and county of Lubbock, Texas. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Mahon City/County Library.

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