The District Serves as OC Vote Center Oct. 30-Nov. 3
The Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) will serve as a five-day Vote Center for the 2020 presidential election from Friday, Oct. 30 through Tuesday, Nov. 3. OCWD is one of approximately 170 Vote Centers throughout the county.
The “The District is honored to be called upon to provide this essential service to the Orange County community,” said OCWD President Vicente Sarmiento. “Every vote matters and we look forward to registered voters casting their ballots at this central location and hope it lends to support an increase in turnout during this important election.”
OCWD Vote Center hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday. OCWD is located at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley.
The District and the Orange County Registrar of Voters are taking precautions to prioritize the health and safety of voters, including: increased signage, physically distanced floor markers, one-way traffic, hand sanitizing stations, single-use items when appropriate, disinfecting voting equipment throughout the day, and personal protective equipment worn by all Vote Center customer service representatives. Voters will be offered a face covering should they not have one when they arrive at a Vote Center and will be asked to adhere to all health and safety guidelines laid out by the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
Voters may go to any Vote Center in the county and are not limited to a pre-selected polling place. For additional information about the 2020 presidential election, including the locations of other Vote Centers, please visit www.ocvote.com.