MOUNT VERNON – Knox County Ohio Indivisible (KCOI) and organizers of Signs on the Square are promoting the importance of early voting this election during the next No Kings event downtown.

“No Kings: Vote Early” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1-2 p.m. It is a collaborative effort between KCOI and Signs on the Square.

Unlike previous No Kings actions, No Kings: Vote Early is more than a protest. Organizers plan for a day of nonpartisan voter participation and want to raise awareness of the importance of voting early this election season.

According to the organizations, No Kings: Vote Early events are nonpartisan and are designed to increase participation from all eligible voters.

“Over the last year, we have watched politicians and billionaires abuse their power because they believe they are somehow above the law and above the will of the people. We reject this notion,” Joan Slonczewski, organizer of the Signs on the Square events, said.

“Now, we want to turn that pushback into action. We look to bring our community together and make a plan to vote early, ensuring every registered voter understands how important it is to vote and make their voice heard.”

KCOI echoed that message during its “Voting Is Good Trouble” event along Coshocton Avenue in July.

“We are energized by the positive response we’ve gotten from the community,” Laurie Finke, co-chair of KCOI, said. “We hope our neighbors will help keep that momentum going on Saturday as we remind anyone who tries to infringe on our democracy: no thrones, no crowns, no kings.”

Go to www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/1036693/ for more information or to RSVP.

Voting, not partisanship, focus of event

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. Organizers expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

No Kings: Vote Early events are nonpartisan and are designed to increase participation from all eligible voters. Organizers ask that participants’ signs carry messages about voting and voting early, not signs promoting particular candidates or issues.