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CITY OF HUGO HUGO RESIDENTS TO KNOW YOUR PLACE IN ELECT MAYOR, CITY THE FALL ELECTIONS COUNCIL MEMBERS New Ward Boundries Established In the November 5, 2002 general election, Hugo residents Following the 2000 national census, all state and local gov- ernments were required to redraw their elective districts to will elect a Mayor and City Council members for Wards 1 ensure equal representation among the wards. Hugo's new and 3. The Mayor will serve atwo-year term, and the City Council members will serve four-year terms beginning ward plan, effective with the fall 2002 elections, resulted in some changes in ward boundaries, but kept all City Council January 1, 2003. members in their existing wards. All Hugo registered voters should have received notice from Washington County If you are interested in running for these positions,you must informing them of their ward and polling place. file an Affidavit of Candidacy with the City Clerk at the Hugo City Hall between August 27 and September 10. A A primary election will be held on September 10, 2002 mayoral candidate must be a resident of the City of Hugo, (although there are no local Hugo primary races), and the and a City Council candidate must be a resident of his or her general election is on November 5, 2002. Hugo residents ward, for at least 30 days prior to the general election. are encouraged to register to vote prior to the elections by Candidates must also be at least 21 years old and be eligible to vote in Minnesota. Any questions regarding running for filling out a voter registration card,available at City Hall and office may be directed to City Clerk Mary Ann Creager at a variety of other locations. To register at the polls, you will need proof of your identity and the address where you are (651) 762-6311. living on election day (for example, a utility bill). THE CITY OF HUGO If you have further questions regarding your ward, polling place, or registration, you may call the Hugo City Hall at NEEDS YOU: (651) 762-6300, or visit the City's web site at Become an Election Judge www.ci.hugo.mn.us. Click on "Wards — Polling Places" to see a ward map and a list of polling places. Click on The City of Hugo is currently looking for residents who "Washington County Info" for information regarding regis- might be interested in being trained as election judges. City tering to vote. Clerk Mary Ann Creager explains, "We need to have a pool of trained judges available to serve on election day, as well as additional judges to serve as alternates if the need arises." People serving in this important position help guarantee that the rights of voters are protected and that all election proce- HUGO POLLING PLACES: dures are properly carried out on election day. Election �4te judges are paid $7.00 per hour and work from 6:00 a.m. until about 10:00 p.m. Training is provided by the City of Ward 1: Hugo Fire Station Hugo. If you are interested in being trained to be an elec- Ward 2: Hugo City Hall tion judge, please contact City Clerk Mary Ann Creager at Ward 3: Rice Lake Park Building (651) 762-6311. 4