California - County of Monterey, Elections Department
Program Title
Books and Ballots Program
Program Summary
The Books and Ballots program expands access to the ballot in rural and underserved areas by leveraging partnerships between election offices and county libraries. Through the initiative, civic engagement opportunities include voter registration, voting, public observation, candidate filing, outreach/education, data services, accessibility and language assistance. Expanding voting opportunities is a critical objective to fostering a representative democracy, but achieving this goal is challenging, especially when resources are limited. The Books and Ballots program focused on how to enhance and increase access to the democratic process to underserved and rural areas while continuing to meet state and federal laws.