New citizens offered opportunity to register to vote after naturalization ceremonies
JAN. 11, 2012
Approximately 350 citizens expected at January events
TROY, Mich. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson
will offer new citizens the opportunity to register to vote after two
naturalization ceremonies in the Detroit area in January.
The first event is Friday, Jan. 13 at the American Polish Cultural Center, 2975
E. Maple Road in Troy. Approximately 250 new citizens are expected to
participate.
The second event is Friday, Jan. 27 at the International Institute of
Metropolitan Detroit at 111 E. Kirby. About 100 participants are expected.
"I'm pleased to see so many people receiving their citizenship after all their
hard work," Johnson said. "Now they have the opportunity to top off a wonderful
experience by registering to vote. I encourage everyone to cast ballots and make
their voices heard."
As Michigan's chief election officer, Johnson will have a voter registration
table on site for the convenience of the newly sworn citizens. People also may
register to vote at their local clerk's office, a Secretary of State branch
office or by mail.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau, part of the Department of
Homeland Security, is conducting the ceremonies.
For information about branch office locations and additional services, visit the
Secretary of State website (www.Michigan.gov/sos) and sign
up for official Secretary of State Twitter feeds (www.twitter.com/MichSOS)
and Facebook updates (www.facebook.com/MichiganSOS).
Customers also may call the Department of State Information Center to speak to a
customer service representative at 888 SOS MICH (767 6424).
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