Council Work Session on Non-U.S. Citizen Voting Eligibility
Monday, October 22, 7 p.m., Town Hall
The Town Council work session on non-U.S. citizen voting eligibility, originally scheduled for Monday, October 15, has been rescheduled to Monday, October 22 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.
As permitted by Maryland law, several nearby communities allow their residents to vote in their local elections regardless of citizenship. Town residents have asked the Council to consider amending our charter to allow non-U.S. citizens who live in the Town to vote in our annual Town elections.
This work session will allow the Council to discuss the approaches taken by some of our neighboring municipalities, to ask questions, and to share thoughts about our voter qualifications. While there will not be an opportunity for public comment at the work session, residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on this topic with the Council by email to townoffice@townofchevychase.org. A public hearing will be held before any possible changes are implemented.