INFORMAL PETITION ONE
(not necessary to be Aspen Voter)
Request of Aspen City Council Concerning Release of Ballot Images
We the undersigned hereby request that the City of Aspen make available to the public the electronic images of ballots recorded during the May 2009 City election. The images are an important record, which should be made available upon request for the purpose of reviewing election procedures and maintaining confidence in the election based on independent confirmation of ballot interpretations and tabulations. Aspen City Council decided to employ progressive technology tools for transparency, which we urge the City to fully utilize and make available to the public. Releasing electronic ballot images, previously shown to the public on projected screens, is a key part of continuing this commitment to transparency.
We acknowledge that the ballots are anonymous, and no personal information is available on the ballots or ballot images. Honoring this request can in no way compromise the secrecy of an individual's vote.
Further we request that the City cooperate fully in an Independent Review of the May election, and provide all requested election materials.
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