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Hi friends,
Early voting starts this Thursday, October 15. When you get your ballot, read all the way to the back. Some of the most important questions for Durham families are there.
Three changes to the North Carolina Constitution are on every ballot:
- Property tax limits. Requires the General Assembly to set limits on how much local governments can raise property taxes. The legislature would write the actual limits later.
- Income tax cap. Lowers the highest state income tax rate the constitution allows, from 7% to 3.5%.
- Photo ID for all voters. Requires photo ID for every way of voting, including by mail.
My property taxes pay for the things that touch my life most. My parks. My schools. My Health Department. Breastfeed Durham. Property taxes make up nearly 60% of Durham County's general fund, and the county is one of the partners that funds our work. Supporters of the property tax amendment say limits would make tax bills more predictable. In April, the Durham County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to oppose it.
The future of funded, community-based projects like Breastfeed Durham depends on the decisions we make on November 3. Read up, then vote.
How to vote in Durham:
- Early voting: October 15 to 31 at any of 10 sites, including the Main Library and the North, South, and East Regional Libraries. Weekdays 8 am to 7:30 pm, Saturdays 8 am to 3 pm, Sundays (Oct 18 and 25) 2 to 6 pm.
- Not registered? Register and vote the same day during early voting. Bring something with your name and current address, like a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck.
- By mail: request your ballot by 5 pm Tuesday, October 20. It must arrive by 7:30 pm on Election Day. https://votebymail.ncsbe.gov
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 am to 7:30 pm at your assigned polling place.
- Bring a photo ID. No ID? You can still vote; you will fill out a short form.
- See your own sample ballot: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/
- All Durham sites: https://www.dcovotes.com
See you at the polls,
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