Voting Access: What If Voting Were Mandatory? with Mathew Nevarez

Voting is an essential part of the electoral process. How do we vote? Where do we vote? What is the process for voting? Join us for an interactive thought exercise: Imagine a scenario where all Arizonans are required to vote. You are responsible for voter turnout. How do you ensure you get voters to the polls? How do you keep them informed? Let’s talk about what it means to have access to voting and voting information.

This program is cohosted by Glendale Public Library- Foothills Library

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Mat Nevarez was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a first-generation college graduate and received his Bachelor’s in Social Work and Master’s in Public Policy. Mat has worked with homeless and at-risk youth, students of all ages- elementary to college, and individuals with disabilities, to help them achieve goals in education, workforce development, & independent living skills programs. Now serving on the Alhambra Elementary School Board, Mat is a “Change Agent” often called to serve and assist with transitioning, restructuring, recruitment, retention, and leadership development initiatives. Mat is a recent alum of the AZ Leading for Change Fellowship and of the Hispanic Leadership Institute with Valle del Sol. Mat is committed to uplifting underserved communities as part of his life-long work.