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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I'm sorry for the mass email but I feel it is important to notify you of a special election affecting the city of Columbus. It is being held tomorrow, August 2nd, for Issue 1. </span><br>
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<p>Issue 1 is a citizen's initiative brought forth by a grassroots group in our city, Represent Us, to bring a ward system to the Columbus city council. As of today city council is made up of 5 at-large members. This initiative would create 10 districts and
each district would elect a member living in that district to city council, as well as allow 3 at-large members, with provisions allowing for the creation of more districts as Columbus grows. </p>
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<p>This is not a partisan issue, this is an issue to increase representation in the city. Any and all citizens who live in Columbus and are registered can vote. </p>
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<p>I strongly urge you to go to this website from a local grassroots organization:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.yeswecancolumbus.org/learn_more" class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk752748">http://www.yeswecancolumbus.org/learn_more</a> </p>
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<p>to learn more about the initiative, and responses to common questions.</p>
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<p>Find your polling location here</p>
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<p><a href="http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/search/" class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk375444">http://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/search/</a><br>
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<p>The polls will be open tomorrow from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. </p>
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<p>Alex</p>
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