In Bucks County, there is widespread confusion about the details of Pennsylvania's new Photo ID law. People throughout Bucks County need to be educated about the new requirements to vote in November. It is the obligation of the County Commissioners to run honest, efficient, and uniform elections. In order to do so, the County Commissioners must convene a Photo ID Task Force by May 15, 2012, to draw up a plan to educate the general public about the details of the Photo ID law and facilitate the processing of documents necessary for Bucks County residents to vote in November 2012. The task force must be representative of the entire county and operate transparently.
Why is this important?
Pennsylvania's new Photo ID law will likely lead to voters being unable to cast their vote in November 2012. The Bucks County Commissioners have a chance to work with community groups to educate as many Bucks County residents as possible, ensuring an honest, efficient and uniform election. We are asking the County Commissioners to convene a Photo ID Task Force by May 15, 2012 to educate the general public about the new Photo ID law and facilitate the gathering of necessary documents. The Task Force must include representatives of the most vulnerable communities in Bucks County and must operate transparently.
