City of Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California
Proclamation
WHEREAS, Voting is both a right and privilege in the United States and the essence of our democracy; and
WHEREAS, the value of voting in local, state and national elections is an opportu nity to express a citizen’s voice on community, state and national issues; and
WHEREAS, National Voter Registration Day is celebrated on September 16, 2025, and this year the ballot will include a Special Election in November 2025 and in March 2026 primar y elections for local and state offices; and
WHEREAS, the local League of Women Voters encourages voting and expanding voter rights and will be conducting public forums in advance of the November Special election.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ALICE M. PATINO, Mayor of the City of Santa Maria, hereby declare September 16, 2025, as:
“National Voter Registration Day”
in the City of Santa Maria and encourage residents to support efforts that protect voting rights and ensure full access for all.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have caused the Seal of the City of Santa Maria to be affixed hereto this 16th day of September 2025.
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Alice M. Patino, Mayor