Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper Hosts Voter Registration Drive In Oklahoma City On Oct. 2

Press release from the City of Oklahoma City:

September 29, 2020

Ward 2 Councilperson James Cooper is encouraging Oklahoma City residents to register to vote and wear face masks by hosting a voter registration drive and face mask giveaway from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, during “First Friday” in The Paseo Arts District.

Councilperson Cooper will set up near Holey Rollers and Literati Press, 3010 Paseo.

You will need to provide an unexpired driver’s license or know the last four digits of your Social Security number to register to vote. For more information on registering to vote, visit ok.gov/elections.

“Weighing heavily on my mind are the final words from the late Congressman John Lewis, a voting rights advocate and civil rights leader,” said Councilperson Cooper. “He wrote, ‘The vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it, because it is not guaranteed. You can lose it.’ This sacred work continues and I’m honored to do my part as an elected official, alongside Ward 7 Councilwoman Nikki Nice, to ensure all people have a voice in our democracy and access to the ballot.”

People who attend the event will receive a box of free disposable face masks, while supplies last.

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