Wednesday, March 10, 2010
 
What It Measures Minimize

This indicator measures, at the precinct level, the percentage of registered voters casting ballots in the general election of November 2006. Citywide, the average was 32%.


Why It's Important Minimize

Voter turnout represents a key ingredient of “quality of life”— civic engagement. Civic engagement occurs when residents of the community participate in community life and collective decision making.


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