In 2020, I volunteered with Bull City Votes to help register voters and take them to the polls. I worked alongside thomas johnson, hannah mcknight, faulkner fox, gunther peck, tyler hall, and many others.
I’m not able to be in NC this year, but they are doing great work again. The group is non-partisan and focuses on providing access to election resources and transportation to polling places for those who need it. Many of these disenfranchised communities rightfully feel the government has done little for them, and Bull City Votes engages these communities with humility to better understand their needs and concerns. This form of engagement is a critical component of community organizing that is easily overlooked by many groups, but Bull City Votes puts this at the core of their work. This group works year-round– it’s me who’s choosing to only discuss it now during election season.
Bull City Votes is raising money to continue the existing efforts of their volunteer workforce, and to expand to neighboring counties. They run a lean operation, but they need funds to carry on through the end of early voting and into election day. If you want to make an impact on the NC election without being th
According to 538, North Carolina is second only behind Pennsylvania as the state most likely to be the tipping point in the electoral college. It’s difficult to quantify the impact that a donation can have on the federal election, but this group’s work touches votes directly by taking people physically to and from the polls. I think it’s one of the highest expected value impacts you can have on voter turnout.
To my local Durham folks, let me know if you’d like to volunteer! Otherwise, I recommend financially supporting Bull City Votes simply to help get both the Streets and Sidewalks Bond and Parks and Recreation Bond passed. On the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, missing sidewalks were the number one issue we received complaints about from residents. Improving our sidewalks and public parks is important for everybody, but especially for those less wealthy and less able.