A's, Alameda County to convert Coliseum and Arena into voting site for election
The Coliseum and Oakland Arena will serve as a voting site for the Nov. 3 general election, the A’s and Alameda County announced Monday.
In-person voting will be available to Alameda County voters inside the Arena from Saturday, Oct. 31 through Nov. 3, according to an A’s release. Voters will also have the option to vote “curbside” from their car in the Coliseum parking lot, drop off their mail-in ballot at the site or request and pick up a ballot at the stadium’s Will Call, the team said.
“The Oakland Athletics are committed to doing our part to create a more equitable democracy,” A’s team president Dave Kaval said in a statement. “We are extremely proud to partner with the State of California, Alameda County, and the Coliseum Authority (JPA) to provide a safe and easily accessible location for people to vote.”
The site will be an Accessible Voting Location and follow CDC and public health guidelines for physical distancing and mask-wearing, the A’s said.
The A’s said they are also encouraging front office staff to vote, work at polls and take part in other volunteer activities surrounding the election.
“The A’s have stepped up in a big way and hit another home run for Oakland and Alameda County,” said Nate Miley, Alameda County supervisor and vice chair of the Coliseum Authority, said in a statement. “Partnering with the County to utilize the Coliseum as a voting hub is another example of our continuing collaboration and reflects the A’s commitment to our community.”
https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-Alameda-County-to-convert-Coliseum-and-15603446.php
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