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Delaware Country has launched a new voter awareness campaign called Don’t Vote Naked!

The campaign is aimed at reducing the number of ballots that will be disqualified if a voter doesn’t properly place their voted mail-in or absentee ballot in both envelopes that are included with their official ballot materials.

All Pennsylvania mail-in and absentee ballots that are returned without being enclosed in the “secrecy” envelope will be disqualified, per State law. Such ballots are called “Naked Ballots,” and will not be counted.

Voters who want to make sure their vote is counted are reminded to carefully follow the vote-by-mail instructions enclosed with their ballot. Their completed ballot should first be placed in the smaller secrecy envelope marked “OFFICIAL ELECTION BALLOT”, which should then be sealed. The secrecy envelope containing their completed ballot is then placed in the larger return envelope marked “VOTER’S DECLARATION” and then signed, dated and sealed.

Voters can return* their completed ballot via the US Post Office (the return envelope is postage-paid); at a Delaware County Voter Service Center in Media, Upper Darby, or Chester; or at any one of the official ballot drop boxes located around the county. Locations and hours of the Ballot Boxes will be released soon.

Election Resources:

• The Delaware County Election Hotline (610-891-VOTE) is now available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon. Hotline staff can answer calls related to the upcoming election, provide information about voter registration, mail-in ballots, vote-by-mail applications, polling place locations, ballot boxes, deadlines, and more.
• Delaware County’s New Election Website – Delco Votes! – is also now available. Users will find up-to-date forms and applications, deadlines, and the latest news regarding the 2020 General Election. Delco Votes! can be found here: delcopa.gov/vote

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*Voters should be aware that, per Pennsylvania state law, the third-party return of ballots is prohibited unless the person returning the ballot is rendering assistance to a disabled voter or an emergency absentee voter. Such assistance requires a declaration signed by the voter and the person rendering assistance. Copies of this form can be found at delcopa.gov/vote

A free food distribution event will take place Friday at noon st the Nile Swim Club, 513 S. Union Avenue, Yeadon, PA 19050

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YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS!

If you have not yet completed the 2020 U.S. Census for your household, please be sure to do so as soon as possible. By participating in the Census, we can all make sure Yeadon gets the resources it deserves!

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The Chester County Health Department has issued guidance for Halloween activities this year. Residents can find some fun ways to celebrate Halloween this year that also keep little trick or treaters safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please consider the following recommendations when celebrating Halloween this year. Talk with children about different ways to celebrate Halloween, and about staying safe while participating in your household’s chosen activities.

Continue to follow COVID-19 precautions at all times:

• If you are sick, stay home.
• If you have been in contact with someone who is sick with COVID-19, or has symptoms of COVID-19, stay home.
• Wear a face covering (over both mouth and nose) to prevent disease spread when outside of your home and around others who are not part of your household. Keep activities outdoors.
• Avoid close contact with others outside of your household. Stay at least 6 feet apart.
• Wash or sanitize your hands frequently.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and items regularly.

View the entire set of guidelines.

Delaware County Council, in partnership with Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation, and Visit Delco, PA is excited to announce Drive-In Movie Weekend this fall. Residents can enjoy a family-friendly movie in the safety and comfort of their vehicle on October 9, 10 and 11 in Rose Tree Park.

Residents are invited to bring their own food and drinks and tune in to an FM radio station in their car as they watch the movie on the big screen located in the middle of the park. Bathrooms will be open for use.

This is a fun and safe activity for residents of all age. We’re excited to offer our residents a fun night out while still keeping them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a chance for families to enjoy time together and also continue to stay safe!

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