Washington Terrace Park Early Voting Access

Expressed strong opposition to closing the Washington Terrace voting precinct, emphasizing that its removal would burden elderly and transportation-disadvantaged residents.

Highlighted upcoming MLK Day events and echoed strong community support for keeping Washington Terrace Park as an early voting site.

Shared personal experiences helping voters at Washington Terrace Park and urged the city to protect access for the community.

Offered an opening prayer and well wishes to the city council.

Announced an upcoming town hall meeting and condemned the state board's characterization of voting as a privilege rather than a right.

Expressed the YWCA's strong support for designating Washington Terrace Park as an early voting site.

Introduced the new High Point Pistons semi-professional basketball team and asked for community sponsorship and funding support.

Spoke on behalf of Second Chance Federation supporting the resolution to keep Washington Terrace Park open for early voting.

Emphasized that removing voting access from the community harms its backbone and urged the state board to listen.

Encouraged the council to stand firm against voter suppression and demanded Washington Terrace Park remain an early voting site.

Shared personal experiences working elections at Washington Terrace Park and opposed the state board's proposal.

Thanked the council on behalf of local voters and poll workers, noting how vital Washington Terrace Park is for busy workers and Southside residents.

Introduced Operation Xcel's free after-school learning programs operating in local community centers.

Shared personal family history about voting accessibility at Washington Terrace Park and urged the council to keep the precinct active.