Overview
Under Secretary Grayson's direction, the Office of the Secretary of State has begun a number of initiatives to enhance Kentucky's future. Below is a brief description of each initiative with links for more information on each subject.
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Restoring Civics |
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While campaigning to become Kentucky's next Secretary of State, Trey Grayson stressed the need to engage young Kentuckians more fully in the electoral process. Particularly, he noted the alarming decline of civic engagement among all Kentucky citizens. As part of his campaign platform, Secretary Grayson promised to examine this decline and work to reverse these trends in order to achieve a better informed and engaged Kentucky electorate.
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Office Accessibility |
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Upon taking office, Secretary of State Trey Grayson placed an emphasis on making the Office of the Secretary of State more accessible to Kentuckians from Hickman to Harlan. In three short years, the office has revolutionized service to citizens through a variety of outreach efforts and technological innovations making the Kentucky Office of the Secretary of State one of the most technologically advanced and accessible offices in the country. The office is truly a twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week operation thanks to the innovations put forth by Secretary Grayson.
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Clean Elections |
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During Secretary of State Trey Grayson's term in office, Kentucky has strengthened its position as a national model for election administration. Kentucky's implementation of the Help America Vote Act has been hailed by other states as highly effective and efficient. Secretary Grayson has launched new online services to aid voters, developed a comprehensive guide to ballot access, and worked with the law enforcement officials to attack voter fraud in Kentucky, including proactive steps to provide Kentuckians with the most accurate registration list possible.
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Business Enhancement |
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Secretary of State Trey Grayson has transformed the way that businesses interact with the Office of the Secretary of State. Thanks to the Secretary's dedication to business issues and to the application of technology, the office is now more accessible and efficient for Kentuckians. Not only is it easier to file and view public documents with the Office of the Secretary of State, but previously outdated laws and statutes have been updated in order to keep Kentucky abreast of the continuous changes in the business environment. Overall, the Business Services division of the Office of the Secretary of State has undergone a dramatic enhancement for the benefit of the Commonwealth.
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Strengthening Kentucky |
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During Secretary Grayson's tenure, he has embarked upon a number of initiatives to strengthen the future of Kentucky and its citizens. From exploring new ways to fund higher education for Kentucky students to providing women with an empowerment tool for public service, Secretary Grayson places a high priority building a solid foundation for tomorrow's citizens.
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