Ramsey Resident - 1976 - September

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EARS he trick and treaters will imind those in cars to t>e ,lIow the "Golden Rule" ~~~~1-jM AMSEY City Newsletter 5'4\ 1 \ 'if "'" ELECTIO,N 1976 in the CITY OF RAMSEY The following persons have filed for the office of mayor (2 year term) Arnold "Arnie" Cox and Donald E.V. Walker. Filing for two council seats open (4 year term) Robert Cushman, David Mickelson, Robert Muller, Beverly Oliphant, Eric Olson and Tim Rootes. REGISTRATION - Voter registration closes on October 12, 1976, but you may register on election day at the polls with one of the following pieces of identification. 1. 2. A valid Minnesota Drivers License or receipt therefor. A non-qualification certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety or receipt therefor. A registered voter from the precinct to confirm your residence. Notice from the registration office of an insufficient registration. A current registration in the same precinct indicating a previous address: 3. 4. 5. Remember, voting does not take place at City Hall. The City is now divided into two precincts. l\Jo. 1 is at Lord of Life Lutheran Church and No. 2 is at Ramsey Elementary School. Refer to the map for directions or call City Hall if you have a question. Other points to note: If you spoil your ballot, if you tear, soil or erroneously mark a ballot, you may return it to the election judges and you will be given another ballot. Persons who are blind, disabled, or otherwise unable to mark their ballots may request assistance of another voter or of two election judges of different political parties. No one who assists a voter may disclose how that voter voted. In a general election, you may cross party lines on the ballot when voting on partisan tIckets. There will be one amendment to the state constitution proposed at the 1976 general election, Any voter at the election who does not vote on the amendment is in effect voting "no". The proposed amendment is "Highway Bonds and the Use of Motor Fuel Taxes". YES "Shall Article XIV of the Constitution of the State of Minnesota be amended to permit proceeds resulting from any increases in motor fuel taxes to be used for general purposes NO bonds?" The City of Ramsey uses the paper ballot system of voting. For further election information, contact your county auditor or city clerk.