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Joint Powers Agreement between Hennepin County and the State of MN to support Hennepin County's information campaign about Restore the Vote, the 2023 state law that restores voting rights for people under felony supervision (on parole or probation)
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Joint Powers Agreement between Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota in the amount of $11,620 be approved to contract with Intersection Media, LLC to post Restore the Vote information on Metro Transit buses and light rail trains throughout Hennepin County and the metro area.
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Background:
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota State Legislature passed HF 1830, a bill that restores the right to vote for people convicted of felonies, but still serving out probation or parole. The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State has estimated that 55,000 Minnesota residents have the potential to have their voting rights restored due to this law change.
Hennepin County Elections has planned an outreach campaign with several strategies to educate all affected Hennepin County residents about the change. One of those strategies is a partnership with the State of Minnesota, on behalf of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, to post advertisements related to the Restore the Vote Campaign on Metro Transit buses and light rail trains. Hennepin County will enter into an agreement with Intersection Media, LLC in the amount of $11,620. The joint powers agreement shares the cost of the portion of the Restore the Vote Campaign as follows:
- Hennepin County $6,000
- State of Minnesota $5,620
Hennepin County will be responsible for payment to Intersection Media, LLC, and the State of Minnesota will reimburse Hennepin County.
Impact/Outcomes: Hennepin County Elections strives to provide voting access for all eligible voters in Hennepin County. Approval of this request will enable the county to reach newly eligible voters and to assist ...
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