Urges use of social media to help remind others about voting

With the 2014 municipal election just around the corner, and the campaign well under way, the Cranbrook and District Chamber of Commerce is issuing a challenge to all businesses, organization and clubs in Cranbrook.

In the last election here in Cranbrook, the voter turnout was only 30%. We believe we can improve that number by working together, stated chamber president Dave Butler in a letter.

“Imagine if Cranbrook had the highest voter turnout in all of British Columbia. Imagine what that would say about our community, and about how much we care.

“It’s important to note here that we are not suggesting to people for whom they should vote, nor are we supporting or promoting any candidates for mayor or council. We simply want people to get out and vote!” Butler said.

“We ask you to help us get this message out into the community by adopting some of the suggestions included with this letter. Please keep us posted about what your organization is doing to achieve our goal of becoming the most engaged community in B.C.,” he concluded.

The Municipal Election = Opportunity! The Cranbrook & District Chamber of Commerce is launching a Voter Initiative.

We’re asking ALL BUSINESSES, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS to work together to help IMPROVE the VOTER TURNOUT this November 15 in the upcoming CRANBROOK MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

HERE’S HOW

1. Utilize Social Media:

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   a) Every citizen is invited to change their Facebook profile picture to one of the Chamber’s VOTE ICONS (pictured above and right):

 “VOTE” pencil check ICON

 “Your Vote DOES Make a Difference” ICON

 or “Don’t Be a Silent Taxpayer” ICON

For the time period between today and November 15.

1. b) Post the fact that you’re going to vote and invite all your friends to do so.
2. c) Announce when you have voted on your personal Facebook page by posting 
a ‘Selfie’ with the ‘I VOTED’ Sign (attached)
3. Use the Chamber’s ‘VOTE’ ICON in your Email Signature starting today through
to November 15. Send emails to your contact list to ENCOURAGE them to use their VOICE and VOTE!
4. ADD the Chamber’s ‘VOTE’ ICON to your Home page and invite everyone to get out and VOTE! LINK the ICON to: http://www.cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/corporate-services/elections/
5. PRINT the ‘VOTE’ ICON or poster (attached) for display
in home, shop/office or vehicle windows, by cash registers etc.

You can access the icons by dragging them from e-KNOW to your desk top.

e-KNOW

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