North Michigan News

The City of Traverse City, in collaboration with the Michigan Secretary of State's Office, will host a Defending Democracy Town Hall Meeting on September 27, 2024. The event will take place at the Traverse Area District Library, Main Branch, located at 610 Woodmere Avenue. Doors will open at 4:00 pm, and the program is scheduled to run from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

The town hall aims to educate the public on safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes. Attendees will learn about measures being implemented to ensure free, fair, and secure elections. Key topics include secure voting technologies, voter ID laws, and transparency in vote counting.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Traverse City Clerk Benjamin Marentette, and Grand Traverse County Clerk will provide an overview of the upcoming election. The event will be moderated by Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe. "The Secretary of State can provide authoritative insights on legal frameworks that ensure fair and secure elections," stated an official announcement.

The event will feature a panel discussion and an open platform for community members to ask questions. Legal concerns from the public can be addressed during this session. Topics such as voter fraud laws and election interference actions will be clarified.

"The public is invited to attend the election protection town hall to learn how election officials are safeguarding elections to protect every vote and uphold the integrity of the democratic process," said a spokesperson for the organizers.

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