Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski has sent in a check to the State of Indiana for unclaimed funds.
“As of now, we have turned in $55,836.22,” said Skronski.
$55,000 in Unclaimed Funds Sent to State
Starke County Election Board Discusses Handicap Accessibility
The Starke County Election Board met this week. Clerk Evelyn Skronski, a board member, talked about the agenda items discussed.
“We’ve got our absentee hours set, and we’ve got all of our full training hours set, and the county chairs are working on getting their poll workers,” said Skronski.
Some polling places needed upgrades in handicapped parking and accessibility.
“We talked about what we need to get done for handicap-accessible precincts, so we’re going to do that,” said Skronski.
To help upgrade handicapped accessibility Mrs. Skronski said they received a grant.
“I recieved a $10,000 grant from the Help America Vote Act, to be used for making sure the polling places are all handicap-accessible– signage, painting of parking places, repairing or repaving some of the parking lots,” Skronski said.
Absentee voting begins Monday April 9th. And the travel board will go out April 28 through May 7th. The May 7th. board will only go out until noon.
All Unopposed Candidates Will Appear on Starke County May Primary Ballot
A law passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2011 was so unpopular that it was repealed in this session. The law that took effect July 1st of 2011 eliminated the names of candidates facing no opponents from the General Election ballots in 2011.
Starke County Commissioners Decide Against Polling Location Consolidation
The Starke County Commissioners decided this week to not allow the number of polling places to be reduced from 17 to 10 in this year’s May Primary election. The Election Board members were told that the reduction would be too much of a change, and that the Commissioners would rather have it phased in during another election year. Commissioner Dan Bridegroom said they asked the Board to sit down with Democrat Chairman Ken Wallace and Republican Chairman Brenda Stanojevich and they opposed the proposal.
January 11th First Day to File for Office
Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski said that January 11th will be first day that you can file candidacy for office in the 2012 election.
The office of Starke County Surveyor will be up for election in 2012, as well as Starke County Treasurer, Commissioner District 1 and District 3 and three at-large County Council seats.
Starke County Election Board, Clerk Win Awards
Members of the Starke County Election Board, Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski and Voter Registration Deputy, Randi Beem, recently attended the 2012 Election Conference in Indianapolis.
Five awards were given at the conference and two of those awarded were given to Starke County. Pat Mitchell and Jim Henriott received the “County Election Board Members of the Year” Award. This award is given to county Election Board members whose service embodies bipartisan cooperation in the administration and election process, and whose achievement is to represent one political party while serving all county voters.
Candidate Filing for 2012 Election begins January 11th
Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski said that January 11th will be first day that you can file candidacy for office in the 2012 election.
The office of Starke County Surveyor will be up for election in 2012, as well as Starke County Treasurer, Commissioner District 1 and District 3 and three at-large County Council seats.
Provisional Board to Validate Ballots in Municipal Election
The Provisional Board will meet this morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Starke County Clerk’s office to determine if provisional ballots in the North Judson Municipal election will be allowed. Four votes were deemed provisional in the election, which is the number of votes that separates the outcome of the Clerk-Treasurer’s race between Republican Donna Henry and Incumbent Democrat Connie Miller. Henry won the election by a vote of 221 to 217.
Four Provisional Ballots Remain Uncounted in North Judson Clerk-Treasurer’s Race
The recent municipal election in North Judson had Republican Donna Henry defeating incumbent Democrat Connie Miller for Clerk-Treasurer by four votes. Even though it would be a very slim chance, that specific election could end up tied because there are still four provisional votes out.
“Provisional ballots are going to be looked at at 10:00 a.m. on Friday which is the ten day deadline to come up to the Clerk’s Office and show us your ID, or if it’s a voting line problem, then we would determine that also,” said Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski. “There’s four provisional ballots in North Judson and one provisional in Knox.”
Voter Turnout Could be Low in the Municipal Election in Starke County
Only five contested races on the ballots could mean a low turnout in next Tuesday’s municipal elections in Starke County.
Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski was asked how the absentee balloting was going.
“We’ve had three full days and 21 hours and we’ve had 25 voters so it’s slow,” she said.
Today is the Deadline for Voter Registration, Absentee Voting to Begin Soon
Today is the last day to register to vote in this year’s General Election. Visit this website to update your voter registration information or your may register by mail or in-person at a county voter registration office, the Indiana Election Division or a branch office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
November Election to Offer Only Contested Races on Ballot
The November General Election is now less than one month away. Voters will be selecting a Clerk-Treasurer, Town Council members and Mayors, in some cases in this Municipal Election.
For the City of Knox, only one race is contested and that is the City Council District One race with candidates Don Kring, a Democrat and Republican Thom Morin. That will be the only race that will appear on the ballot. This year’s legislature approved the printing of only contested races on this year’s ballot. Starke County Clerk, Evelyn Skronski, said that may cause some confusion for voters.
Unopposed Candidates to Remain off November Ballots in Starke, Pulaski Counties
There are some counties in the state that are considering putting all candidates on the November Municipal Election ballot, although state law only allows contested races on the ballot.
Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski and Pulaski County Clerk Tasha Foerg told WKVI that only contested races will appear on the Municipal election ballots. Skronski indicated that legislators may reverse this decision for future Municipal elections with the confusion it may cause voters. The Starke County Election Board voted to follow the state statute to only allow contested races. The Pulaski County Clerk said she is also following state statute.
Uncontested Candidates Will Not Appear on November Ballot
Knox Mayor Rick Chambers won’t be on the ballot this November. Same way with Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston and Knox City Council Democrat candidates Ron Parker, Linda Berndt, Greg Matt, and Jeff Berg. Even Republican candidate Knox City Judge Charles Hasnerl might be off the ballot, too.
Starke County Election Board to Meet Today
The Starke County Election Board will be meeting this morning to discuss a number of items needed for the General Election on Tuesday, November 8th.
Clerk Evelyn Skronski says the Board will touch on a few other items including the consolidation of some precincts.
“We’re going to try and consolidate some so we can eliminate some of the precinct costs,” said Skronski. “We’re also going to talk about a grant that’s available to make the precincts more handicapped accessible. Those are available through the State. We received one last year so I don’t know how good our chances are this year, but we’re going to discuss putting in for that. Of course, the public is always welcome to attend our meetings.”
Starke County Commissioners Approve New Boundaries for State Senate, House
The Starke County Election Board appeared before the County Commissioners last week to get approval of the new boundaries for the State Senate Districts and the State House Districts as a result of the State’s redistricting process. County Clerk, Evelyn Skronski, said that two districts will represent Starke County for the House.
More Precincts to Consolidate Polling Places in Starke County
The Starke County Election Board is still considering consolidation of many polling places in Starke County.
“Yes, we’re going to consolidate some more precincts as soon as we decide which ones we can put together so we’re not overly populated at any precinct.”
Race Develops in City of Knox General Election
Thomas H. Morin, of Knox, filed his candidacy in the Starke County Clerk’s office last week. He is running as a Republican and will face Democrat Don Kring for a City Council seat. Both are running for the seat now occupied by Ed Blue who has decided not to run for another term.
“Now that we have a race going in Center One between Mr. Morin and Donald Kring, there will definitely be a General Election,” said Starke County Clerk, Evelyn Skronski. “The Election Board, the poll workers and the Absentee Board will all be in here in the Fall to have an election.”
Voters Encouraged to Vote Today in City of Knox May Primary Election
It’s Primary Election Day! Voters in precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Center Township in Knox are encouraged to vote today and all voting will be done at the Knox Community Center. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Starke County Clerk, Evelyn Skronski, received 182 absentee ballots in her office. 123 walk-in ballots, 37 ballots by mail and 22 Travel Board were received. Of those votes 163 were Democratic ballots and 19 were Republican ballots.
Absentee Voting Available for Three More Days; BMV to be Open for Voter Identification Cards
Voters in precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Center Township have a chance to vote absentee today and tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to Noon and from 1:00-4:00 p.m. CT in the Starke County Courthouse. The final time to vote absentee will be Monday, May 2nd, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon only. Election Day is Tuesday, May 3rd. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and voting will be conducted in the Knox Community Center.
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