HomeMy WebLinkAboutVision for Lexington Subcommittee on Local Election Voter Participation - VISION4 - Charge - January 2022 RECEIVED
2022 01 Mair, M Ilui °m
TOWN CLERK
LEXINGTON MA
Title: Scoping Group for the formation of a Vision for Lexington Subcommittee on Local Election Voter
Participation.
Issue:Voter turnout in Lexington local elections is low compared to the number of registered voters in
town, and compared with turnout for state and national elections.
Proposed charge for the Vision for Lexington Subcommittee:The charge of the VFL Subcommittee is to:
1. Through research and data-gathering, identify the factors that may be contributing to the
comparatively low voter turnout in local Lexington elections;
2. Explore evidence-based ways to increase participation in local elections;
3. Report findings and recommendations to the Select Board with the objective of informing the
decisions and actions of the Select Board and other Town officials.
Possible Tasks of the Proposed Subcommittee:The Subcommittee will:
1. Compile election participation data to examine rates and patterns of voter participation in
local, state and national elections in Lexington;
2. Compare local voter turnout in local elections with local voter turnout for state and national
elections with other surrounding towns;
3. Conduct selective interviews with, but not limited to,Town Clerks, Voting Rights groups;
4. Document ways in which interest in local elections and election-day visibility can be promoted;
5. Examine any logistical barriers that may exist;
6. Undertake other tasks as needed to accomplish its charge.
Calendar: Bi-weekly (online) meetings over the next six weeks.