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Civil rights group discusses restoring voting rights to former felons

From left, Newtown Florist Club board member Sonya Wilkins, committee chair Ron Sheats and executive director the Rev. Rose Johnson meet Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at the club's office on DeSota Street to discuss recent voter registration canvassing efforts, particularly among those who are former felony offenders.

09212018 NEWTOWN.jpg — From left, Newtown Florist Club board member Sonya Wilkins, committee chair Ron Sheats and executive director the Rev. Rose Johnson meet Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, at the club's office on DeSota Street to discuss recent voter registration canvassing efforts, particularly among those who are former felony offenders.

Even if it’s only a handful of people that can be registered to vote, the Rev. Rose Johnson said the effort will help people make a difference in their own communities.