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Joseph asks about parent awareness of 16-year-old pre-registration

New York City Council · Oct 20, 2026 · starts 1:11:15 · 28 sec

Joseph asks how many parents know their 16-year-olds can pre-register to vote. She says DOE must engage families where they are, including hair salons and churches.

Rita C. Joseph

Well, thank you for that.

Rita C. Joseph

Quick follow-up on that.

Rita C. Joseph

How many parents know that their 16-year-olds can pre-register?

Rita C. Joseph

That's also something I've talked about.

Rita C. Joseph

How do we make partners with families?

Rita C. Joseph

They are also part of this educational journey, and I think we don't engage families enough.

Rita C. Joseph

So I think that should be something.

Rita C. Joseph

And you know where folks are also?

Rita C. Joseph

In hair salons, in churches.

Rita C. Joseph

I think we have to meet communities where they are.