The DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections is set to convene for its regular monthly session on Thursday. The agenda for the meeting, as stated by the board, will touch on the routine business of the office and cover discussions regarding voter challenges. Interested parties and members of the public are invited to attend the 4:30 p.m. gathering at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, in Decatur, Georgia.
For those inclined to voice their opinions or concerns, the board is allowing public comments, which can be delivered in person during the meeting. Alternatively, feedback can be emailed to [email protected], with the email needing to fall within one printed page, typed in no less than a 12-point font, and received between 35 and 5 minutes prior to the meeting's start. The email must include the individual's first and last name. Only received during a specified timeframe, the board will have complete discretion in how these comments are handled during the broadcast, whether by reading them in full, in part, or adding them to the record without an on-air mention.
In their announcement, the DeKalb County Board stipulated that all remote public remarks are to be capped at two minutes in length. While strong expressions of support or opposition can be conveyed through a show of hands or by standing quietly, the board has expressly forbidden disruptive behavior during commentary—including abusive language, signage display, applause, shouting, and obstructing aisles—which will result in disallowance.
Folks looking to learn more about the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections, or those seeking additional details on the meeting, can visit the official website at www.dekalbvotes.com or place a call to (404)298-4020.
