Any business or organization regardless of size can participate in Adopt-a-Polling Place. The level of commitment is based on the number of individual people available for participation.

Please use the return postcard to indicate your company's level of involvement. Questions or comments should be directed to the Elections Office (805) 568-2200.

"Electoral participation has steadily declined since 1960 when 88% of registered voters participated. We seek to reverse this trend through community participation. We can increase voter turnout with your help."

The Adopt-a-Polling Place Program is a non-partisan public/private partnership sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Elections Office. The program encourages local organizations to support the voting process by allowing employees to staff a polling place on Election Day. The level of commitment for an individual organization depends on its number of employees.

The controversial turn of events in the past presidential election showed how important it is to have responsible, educated polling place workers to assist in facilitating an accurate and error-free election. The Santa Barbara County Elections Office needs more than 1,500 polling place workers for a County-wide election and is facing a drastically declining pool of volunteers for Election Day. Democracy cannot exist without direct citizen participation.

Companies unable to commit employees for Election Day can still show their support for the program by making voter registration cards available and encouraging employees to vote. Supporters receive a free storefront decal showing support for the program.

The Santa Barbara County Elections Office would like to thank current sponsors of the Adopt-a-Polling Place Program.