1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

I urge you to reject any attempts to misuse relief funds intended for hurricane victims as a means to consolidate power or undermine the will of voters. Stripping elected officials of their authority over boards of elections is an unacceptable partisan maneuver that has no place in disaster relief legislation. Citizens place their trust in elected leaders to uphold democratic principles, not exploit tragedies for political gain. Hurricane recovery efforts must proceed unimpeded by ulterior motives that undermine the integrity of our electoral process. I implore you to decouple these unrelated issues and ensure aid reaches those in need without partisan strings attached that disenfranchise voters. Our civic duty compels us to maintain a separation between legitimate governance and self-serving power grabs that erode public trust. Please recommit to ethical leadership by pursuing relief and electoral oversight through their proper, distinct channels.