Kent council members pass ‘right to vote’ resolution, as sheriff’s office speaks out

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski at a meeting in 2021 called for spending reforms that would add $2.9 million to the office’s budget over three years. Michael Indriolo/The Portager

Kent council members pass ‘right to vote’ resolution, as sheriff’s office speaks out

- Wendy DiAlesandro

Kent City Council unanimously approved a resolution this week affirming that the right to vote is a fundamental democratic principle protected by law, and every citizen deserves to participate in elections free from intimidation or coercion.

The Oct. 16 resolution, which does not carry any legal ramifications, follows the U.S. Justice Department’s Oct. 15 announcement that it will monitor Portage County’s compliance with federal voting rights laws throughout the early voting period and on Election Day.

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