Below you’ll find helpful information on the upcoming election as well as additional ways you can help spread the “Vote Yes” message.
EARLY VOTING INFORMATION
Early voting begins Monday, May 2. Take time NOW to vote . . . every vote is needed!
Early Voting Dates:
May 2-7 8am – 5pm May 8 1pm – 6pm
May 9-10 7am – 7pm
Early Voting Locations in RISD:
Fretz Park Library Audelia Road Library
Richardson Civic Center RISD Administration Building
One-Day Mobile Voting Locations (4-9pm):
May 3 – Richardson HS May 5 – Pearce HS
May 9 – Lake Highlands HS May 10 – Berkner HS
Ballot language will read:
“The issuance of $170,000,000 school building bonds and the levying of a tax in payment thereof and to pay the costs of any credit agreements executed in connection therewith.” (more information is available here: http://www.voteyesrisd.org/Facts_-_Vote_Yes_RISD.html )
By voting FOR this referendum, you are voting “Yes!”
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Vote Yes RISD committee needs volunteers to help with the following:
Poster Hanging
We’re hanging posters in area shopping centers from today through Wednesday, May 4.
If you have an hour to help, please contact one of your area coordinators.
Early Voting Shifts
Have time one day (or more) from May 2 – 10 to help with early voting?
- Work the polls and remind voters to “Vote Yes!” for the RISD school bond.
If you have a couple hours to help, please email voteyesrisd {at} gmail(.)com with the following:
Date(s) available
Time(s) available [8-10am, 11am-1pm, or 4-6pm]
Location (Audelia Road Library, Richardson Civic Center, Fretz Park Library)
Election Day Shifts
Have time on Saturday, May 14, to help with the final Vote Yes push?
- Coordinate volunteers for an area precinct location (likely an elementary school)
- Work at an area precinct location, reminding voters to “Vote Yes!”
If you have a couple hours to help, please contact one of your area coordinators.
VOTE YES IN ACTION
The Vote Yes RISD committee has been busy at work, increasing awareness of the bond election and bond details and encouraging RISD community members to “Vote Yes!”
Below are a few highlights of our activities:
- Distributed over 1,000 yard signs (yes, there are still more available!)
- Attended community events (Hoops in the Highlands, area HOA events, etc.)
- Contacted PTA presidents and HOA presidents to help spread the word.
- Placed ads in NeighborsGo and several online outlets
CONTACT INFO:
Email: voteyesrisd {at} gmail(.)com
Vote Yes Chairs
David Patterson
214-460-7010
214-460-7010
Katie Patterson
214-418-9680
Vote Yes Treasurer
Jill Mellinger
Berkner Area Coordinators
Monica Weinman
monica_weinman {at} yahoo(.)com
Craig Wirtz
Lake Highlands Area Coordinators
Kathy Stewart
Donald Yarbrough
dyarbroughexec {at} gmail(.)com
Pearce Area Coordinators
Holly Lee
lee_holly {at} sbcglobal(.)net
John Roberts
Richardson Area Coordinators
Kathy Schneider
kathymschneider {at} sbcglobal(.)net
Dana Smith
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