Duval County Supervisor of Elections

105 E. Monroe St. Jacksonville, FL 32203

(904) 630-1414
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Mackenzie Putala, Public Relations Practitioner
904-228-3816
mputala2@gmail.com
ELECTION DEBATE PARTIES SET THE TONE
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2016) The couch was full and their stomachs were
stuffed, as everyone in the Putala family was getting ready to enjoy the first presidential
debate of the 2016 election season.
It doesnt matter who or what policies a person is voting for this election. As an
American citizen and a business owner, it is my duty and honor to vote for who will lead
this country, Mark Putala, a Duval County small business owner said.
Putala eagerly watched Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump argue on many topics
in this election. Putala, 50, has voted in every election since the age of 18 and he could
not stress more, to everyone in the room, the importance of voting in this election.
With his wife sitting to the left and his son sitting to the right, everyones eyes
were glued to the television. As the debate went on the conversation grew more intense.
Putala stated that himself and his family are more than ready to vote in the Nov. 8
election.
The Duval County Supervisor of Elections encourages residents like Putala to
vote and let their voice be heard no matter what affiliation. Greg Clark, director of
outreach for the Duval County Supervisor of Elections office stated that the office is



more than willing and able to speak to anyone who is interested in learning more about
voting.
We are counting down, Greg Clark said. Weve been training poll workers,
educating voters and now its up to the people. We want a big turnout and well make
sure every vote is counted.
We are expecting 81% of voters to come out to the polls, Clark said.
Duval County Supervisor of Elections provides many options for making sure
your vote is counted. The office allows absentee ballots, which my son is doing since he
goes to college out of state. There is no excuse to not be able to vote, Putala stated.
Putala believes that no matter what path a person is taking in life, whether it is a
first-time voting college student or a long-time voting business owner, everyone should
still get out and vote.
The right to vote is a privilege and so many people take advantage of it. I cant
wait to be standing in the voting line on Nov. 8 and let my voice be heard, he said.