Monterey County Elections Flex Voting Kicks off on October 22 with Books and Ballots Week in South Monterey County

SALINAS, CA – The Monterey County Elections Office and the Monterey County Free Libraries are joining efforts to offer Books and Ballots Week in South Monterey County. The event offers early flex voting centers at various libraries throughout the week. Voters will be able to vote in-person, return their mail ballot, register to vote, visit with the elections team and, of course, check out the latest offerings at their local library.

On partnering with Elections, Hillary Theyer, Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries, states, “Civic engagement and participation in our community is crucial to the mission of Monterey County Free Libraries, and supporting voting and voters is a big part of that. We are proud to continue expansion of these services and our partnership with the Monterey County Elections Department.”

According to Gina Martinez, Registrar of Voters, “In 2022, we launched the flexible early vote center program, essentially bringing the elections office to communities across Monterey County at dates and times outside of normal operating hours.” She adds, “We are fortunate to have partners in democracy, such as the Monterey County Free Libraries, to help us bring flexible voting opportunities to our communities while maintaining accessible polling places throughout the County.”

Books and Ballots Week dates and locations include:

· Tuesday, October 22, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Gonzales Library, 851 5th Street

· Wednesday, October 23, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Soledad Library, 401 Gabilan Drive

· Thursday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Greenfield Library, 315 El Camino Real

· Friday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., King City Library, 402 Broadway Street

Additional dates and locations are available at https://tinyurl.com/4nrzc2cf

Early voting and registration services are available 8 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday at the Monterey County Elections office, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, 93901.

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