AGENCY TESTIMONY
Civic engagement initiatives at Rikers correctional facility
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Scott McLeod describes Queens Public Library's efforts to promote civic engagement at Rikers correctional facility. The library works as part of a broader coalition to encourage participation in the voting process among the facility's population.
- Distributes voter resources during routine library service at Rikers
- Creates content for candidate and voter guides that adhere to the facility's guidelines
- Supplements NYC votes materials with tailored content for the correctional facility
Scott McLeod
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As part of our efforts at Ryker's correctional facility, we work with a broader coalition to encourage participation in the voting process.
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QPL supports this initiative by distributing voter resources during our routine library service, as well as by creating content for candidate and voter guides that supplement NYC votes materials and adheres to the facility's approved guidelines ahead of the election.
