Elections

Vote in the Palms Neighborhood Council Election

Vote-by-Mail Only

Ballots must be postmarked by March 18, 11:59 p.m.

Have your voice heard.  Vote for your representatives for the Palms Neighborhood Council.

Register for a Vote-by-Mail Ballot

To vote in this election, you must register for a vote-by-mail ballot between January 17 and March 10.  You can register Online by completing your candidate filing application through the NC Portal here.  You can submit a paper application by downloading and completing the application here.

Your voter registration for municipal elections will not work because this this election has a broader electorate.  You can vote if you are 16 years old.  You can vote for the Youth Representative if you are 14 years old.  You do not need to be a citizen.  You only have to be a stakeholder of the required age.

A stakeholder is anybody who lives, works, or owns real property within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council or is a member of or participates in a Community Organization within the boundaries of the Neighborhood Council.

The Palms Neighborhood Council boundaries are found here.

WHO IS RUNNING?

You can find candidate statements here.

You can find a video of the candidate forum for the Area Representatives here.

You can find a video of the candidate forum for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Community-based Organizations Representative, Business Representative, and Youth Representative here.

The Palms Neighborhood Council will hold a Meet the Candidates event Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 p.m. at the IMAN Center, 3376 Motor Ave.

The Neighborhood Council will also two candidate forums on Zoom, dates are to be determined.

VOTE!

When you receive your vote-by-mail ballot, please complete that ballot and submit it by U.S. Mail to cast your vote.

Ballots must be postmarked by March 18, 11:59 p.m.

Resources and Assistance:

For additional resources, visit the City Clerk’s website here.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with the application or has any questions, contact:

Take the first step toward becoming a community leader—apply today!


Meet the Election Committee

The Palms Neighborhood Council Election Committee is here to ensure a smooth and transparent process for all candidates and stakeholders. This year, the committee is co-chaired by Helen Tocco and Scott Chase, both dedicated community leaders committed to fostering participation and fair elections.

If you have any questions about the election process, need assistance, or encounter any issues while filing your application, the Election Committee is ready to help.

We’re here to support you every step of the way!


Helen Tocco – Co-Chair

Scott Chase – Co-Chair

Katrina Kaier – Member