Hi All,

This seems on the face of it a rather simple item for the
legislature to address next session, however, never is anything as
simple as it seems.

Nevertheless I would be willing to pursue this next session.

Regards,
Dave Sharpe


> Good afternoon,
>
> Residency is defined differently for different statutes.  It is
> possible
> that a person may be elgible to vote in a town even if he or she
> claims non
> residence for property tax purposes.
>
> It will take an act of the legislature to make any changes to the
> definition
> of residency in 17 V.S.A.§2122.
>
> Best Regards, Kathy
>
> Kathleen  S. DeWolfe
> Director of Elections & Campaign Finance
> Office of the Secretary of State
> 26 Terrace St.
> Montpelier, VT 05609-1101
> (802) 828-2304
> Visit us at http://www.sec.state.vt.us, click on Elections
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vermont Municipal Government Discussion Network
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ulla Cook
> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 11:01 AM
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> Subject: Re: residency some more
>
>
> Did you get an answer on this??
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wallingford Town Clerk" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 8:21 AM
> Subject: Re: residency some more
>
>
>> Meantime, back at the ranch, would it be safe to say that under
>> present
>> law if you claim non-residence on your tax bill you CANNOT be
>> registered
>> to vote?
>>
>> Joyce Barbieri, Wallingford
>