Greenwich Registrars of Voters & Election Integrity

 

The Registrars of Voters are responsible for overseeing the election process and voter registration within the Town of Greenwich. The Registrar of Voters plays a crucial role in ensuring fair and transparent elections, as well as maintaining accurate voter lists and records.

 

The Registrar of Voters in Greenwich are tasked with registering eligible voters, updating voter information, and ensuring that all residents have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process. This includes conducting voter outreach initiatives, organizing voter registration drives, and providing resources and information to help residents navigate the voting process.

 

Fred DeCaro III (R) is the Registrar of Voters in Greenwich along with his counterpart, Mary Hegarty (D), a position that carries significant responsibility in ensuring fair and efficient elections in the town. Both Registrars are part-time elected officials.

 

In addition to registering voters, the Registrars of Voters also plays a key role in preparing for and conducting elections in the town. This includes coordinating with local officials, polling locations, and election volunteers to ensure that voting runs smoothly and efficiently on Election Day. The Registrar of Voters is also responsible for maintaining voter rolls, processing absentee ballots, and certifying election results.

 

One of the primary goals of the Registrars of Voters in Greenwich is to increase voter participation and engagement in the community. This involves educating residents about voting rights and responsibilities, providing information on candidates and issues, and encouraging residents to exercise their right to vote in local, state, and national elections.

 

The Registrar of Voters in Greenwich also plays a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. This includes implementing security measures to protect voter information, ensuring that voting equipment is accurate and tamper-proof, and investigating any reports of election fraud or irregularities. By upholding high standards of transparency and accountability, the Registrars of Voters helps to build trust in the democratic process. 

 

To fulfill their duties effectively, DeCaro and Hegarty must stay informed about changes in election laws and regulations, as well as advancements in voting technology and practices. This requires ongoing training and professional development to ensure that the Registrar of Voters is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to uphold the highest standards of election integrity.

 

In addition to their administrative duties, the Registrars of Voters also play a crucial role in promoting civic engagement and democratic values in the community. This includes partnering with local schools, community organizations, and government agencies to educate residents about the importance of voting and empower them to become active participants in the democratic process.

 

DeCaro has previously served as a member of the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting and the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation.

Hegarty's experience includes her hands-on experience in managing election logistics.

Enter the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence:

The Alliance was established with the goal of advancing election excellence through collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders, including election officials, policymakers, and advocacy groups. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the Alliance seeks to foster innovation and best practices in election administration. 

One of the key priorities of the Alliance is to promote the adoption of cutting-edge technology and security measures to protect the integrity of the voting process (Should Republicans Endorse Candidates That Don’t Share Core Republican Principles And Policies, Like Election integrity?) Read More .

The Alliance provides resources and training to help election officials leverage the latest advancements in technology and data security to ensure that elections are conducted fairly and securely.The Alliance also conducts research and analysis to identify trends and challenges in election administration.

Moreover, the Alliance collaborates with other organizations and institutions to leverage resources and expertise in pursuit of common goals. By partnering with academic institutions, research centers, and advocacy groups.

While this organization appears to have election integrity ideals, what is not discussed is where their funding comes from, specifically in the form of these "grants," better known as "Zuckerbucks." Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and his other social media platforms, have contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward USAFEE and CTCL (Center for Tech and Civic Life).  By all appareances, these two organizations are shady at best.

Zuckerberg has been accused of collaborating with the federal government in censoring information and content posted by conservative figures and average Americans on his platforms, with many oftentimes being suspended for "violating community guildelines" or content ubale to be posted. Liberals and progressives rarely had to experience this. It's no secret that Zuckerberg leans left and collabroated with other Big tech companies to suppress information, especially when it came to the Covid-19 pandemic and the 2020 Presidential election. 

DeCaro and Hegarty presented their proposal to receive the $500 thousand grant to all the RTM districts meetinngs. Theu fielded numerous questions and concerns, many of which no satisifactory answers were given. The full RTM would eventially accept and approve this money by a small margin, (Vote On $500K Grant Stands After Greenwich RTM Motion To Rescind Fails) Read More .

We still have questions:

• Why did the Town need to accept this grant when the Registrar's office has always been fully funded, including line items they have requested?
• Why was Greenwich chosen as a "Center of Excellence" when the purpose of the grant monies are to be used for communities who are in need of funds to properly operate their election process?
• Why is Greenwich allowing itself to be influenced by outside money?
• Has effective due diligence been made to peel away all the layers of CTCL and USAFEE to see exactly who has been donating to these organizations?
• A condition of the grant is to work collaboratively with the organizations and other member communities to share information and "best practices".  How safe will our information be?

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Residents should really ask themselves these questions and all candidates campaigning for office. True Republican principles mean election integrity and ethics without outside interference. We would expect nothing less from our Registrars of Voters to be competent, keep high standards and accountable.

SCHIEFFLEIN,SUSAN v. DECARO,FRED III