Author: Brittney

Absentee Voting – November 5, 2024 Election

Brittney

09/18/2024

Hello, City of Oconto Voters!

Ballots are officially in and ready to be mailed out tomorrow to voters with absentee requests on file!

In preparation for the November 5th Election, here are some absentee voting FAQs:


What is absentee voting? Absentee voting refers to a process where eligible voters submit their ballots prior to Election Day. This method is typically used by individuals who cannot vote in person on Election Day due to reasons such as being away from home, illness, disability, or simply to avoid election lines. A ballot is usually mailed to the voter, who completes it and returns it by mail or in person to their clerk’s office.

Do I need a qualifying reason to absentee vote? NOPE! You don’t need a reason to be an absentee voter. Every registered Wisconsin voter has the ability to request an absentee ballot.

How do I request a mailed absentee ballot? Visit MyVote: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Absentee-By-Mail . Or stop into Oconto City Hall to fill out a paper application. Either method will require a copy of your driver’s license.

Can I vote absentee in person? Yes! In-person absentee voting takes place at Oconto City Hall starting on Tuesday, October 22nd and ending on Friday, November 1st. City Hall is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. Photo ID is required.

Where can I find more election FAQs? Visit the Wisconsin Elections Commission website: https://elections.wi.gov/faq

Oconto Bird City – Bird Count

Brittney

Oconto Bird City would like to share and provide the information that was gathered from our 2024 Purple Martin houses & Bluebird Trails monitoring.

Birds raised:

Purple Martin Houses

96 – Purple Martins @ Oconto City Park

114 – Purple Martins @ Oconto City Docks

210 – Total Purple Martins (New Record)

Bluebird Trails

147 – Bluebirds (New Record)

4 – Black-Capped Chickadees

137 – Tree Swallows

5– wrens

For more information on where the Bluebird Trails are located, please check the City of Oconto website. You can look under icons of recreation, outdoor and then Bird City. If you would like to help out as a volunteer monitor, please contact the City of Oconto Parks & Recreation department @ 920-834-7706 or by e-mail ocontoparks@cityofocontowi.gov.

Oconto Bird City, City of Oconto & the City of Oconto Parks & Recreation Department would like to extend out a huge “Thank you” to all of our volunteer monitors. Without your commitment & dedication this project wouldn’t be possible! Please share this information with others.