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I just filled out the annual town census, to send back to the town of Belmont in order to stay on the voter rolls. And it occurred to me, again, that I shouldn't have to do this. I voted in New York City for a quarter of a century and was never asked to say "hey, I still live here" when I walked into the polling place.

I have no idea of this was intended as voter suppression, but it's likely to have that effect. So I wrote to my state legislators, asking them to change it.

What I wrote is,"I just filled out my annual town of Belmont census, to maintain my voter registration. There is no good reason for this to be required: it is likely to have the effect of disenfranchising busy people. [specifics of my background and experience...]

As part of protecting everyone's right to vote, please work to remove this requirement."

Thanks,

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