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The City of Crystal needs eligible residents to serve as election judges for the Primary Election on Aug. 11 and the General Election on Nov. 3.

All eligible voters in Crystal can vote absentee — either by mail or in person— now through Aug. 10. Voters must fill out an application online or on paper to receive a ballot. Voters are not required to be pre-registered to vote to apply to vote absentee.

All essential and non-essential city services are being provided in Crystal, but to mitigate the potential transmission of COVID-19, the City of Crystal has implementing its COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.

The City of Crystal, in cooperation with New Hope and the West Metro Fire-Rescue District, is now part of the free emergency notification system known as CodeRed. This service delivers customized emergency messages to residents and businesses via phone calls, text messages and emails.

The City of Crystal has opportunities available on its boards and commissions. These governmental bodies offer advice and support to the city and city council on a variety of issues.

VIDEO: Crystal Police Chief Stephanie Revering extends sympathies to George Floyd's family and friends and discusses Hennepin County's Joint Community Police Partnership, Crystal's Multicultural Advisory Committee and the Crystal Police Department.

I’d like to make a couple comments regarding the disturbing video of the horrifying incident involving Mr. George Floyd and four members of the Minneapolis Police Department. First of all, I’d like to offer my condolences, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Floyd family. And I want to strongly denounce the criminal conduct of the officer Derek Chavin, as well as the rioting, the looting and the violence that has taken away from the peaceful protests and devastated our community.

The Crystal Police Department now provides a Medicine Drop Box in its lobby at 4141 Douglas Dr. N. in Crystal. Medicine Drop Boxes allow area citizens to properly dispose of unused medicine, prevent abuse or poisoning, and protect the environment.