Those running for Winamac Town Council seats this year will all be running on an at-large basis. The council districts have been dissolved, since, a few years ago, the town council failed to pass a resolution maintaining them.
Continue readingPulaski County Removes List of Incumbents from New Election Webpage
Pulaski County has added an election page to its website, but what information gets included has been a topic of concern. Residents can find a list of vote centers, key dates leading up to this year’s elections, and a list of offices that will be on the ballot.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Members Voicing Support for Starke County Vote Center Plan
As the Starke County Election Board prepares to take another vote on a switch to vote centers, Pulaski County Election Board members plan to weigh in. The Starke County Election Board is expected to vote on its vote center plan next Wednesday, after it failed to get a unanimous vote during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Council’s Authority to Cut Election Board’s Pay Disputed
A 10-percent pay cut for all of Pulaski County’s board and commission members drew some concerns during Thursday’s election board meeting. During last fall’s budgeting process, the county council voted to cut their own pay, that of the county commissioners, and that of all other county board members in the 2020 budget. But Clerk JoLynn Behny said the council doesn’t have that authority, when it comes to the election board.
Continue readingPulaski Council Considers Cutting Departments, Part-time Employees as Budget Talks Continue
The Pulaski County Council is slowly making progress on its 2020 budget, but there’s still a long way to go. Monday’s special meeting continued late into the night, as members reviewed the proposal line item by line item.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Share Security Concerns during Courthouse Presentation
Pulaski County officials continue voicing their concerns with courthouse security. They shared some of the most pressing needs during Tuesday’s presentation on potential renovation options.
Continue readingArchitect Presents Pulaski County Courthouse Renovation Options
Upgrading the historic Pulaski County Courthouse could cost between $4.5 and $6 million. Residents and government leaders filled the Circuit Courtroom Tuesday to hear the preliminary findings of Rowland Design’s facilities study.
Continue readingSeveral Francesville Voters May Have to Update Registration Information
A change in Francesville’s mail delivery has led to a number of voters being listed as inactive. Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny told the rest of the election board last week that the state is updating its voter list, to figure out which voters are inactive.
Continue readingPulaski County Getting Upgraded Election Computers
Pulaski County’s election computers are getting an upgrade.
Continue readingThree Candidates Vying for Medaryville Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, As Filing Deadline Approaches
Medaryville voters will have a few contested races to decide this year. As of Wednesday morning, three candidates are in the running to replace Democrat Judy Harwood as clerk-treasurer, according to Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny.
Continue readingTown-Organized Elections Will Mean Cost Savings for Pulaski County Government
Medaryville and Monterey will be handling their own General Elections this year, without the direct involvement of the Pulaski County Election Board. County Clerk JoLynn Behny told the rest of the county election board Tuesday that she’s received a resolution to that effect from the Town of Medaryville, and she expects Monterey to send one soon.
Continue readingPulaski County Government Offices to Be Responsible for IT Costs, County Council Raises Questions
Pulaski County government offices with technology needs will now have to find money to pay for them out of their own budgets. For the past few years, those expenses had come under the IT Department’s budget, but it was recently disbanded, after it apparently used up all its money for the year. Last week, the commissioners officially voted to have individual departments cover their own IT costs, until they can reach a long-term solution.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Considering Funding for Future Voting Machine Upgrades
The Pulaski County Election Board is planning to start budgeting for voting machine upgrades. State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require voting machines to have a “voter verifiable paper audit trail” by the end of 2029. Adding the necessary printers to Pulaski County’s machines is estimated to cost $45,000.
Continue readingPulaski County Expects to Save $11,600 by Not Holding Primary This Year
The Pulaski County Election Board passed a resolution Monday officially declaring that there will be no primary election there this year.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Upcoming Community Crossings Projects Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue making arrangements for summer paving work tonight. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff is expected to discuss the county’s Community Crossings projects.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board, Commissioners to Consider Resolution Tonight
Since Pulaski County won’t have to hold a primary election this year, a resolution saying how much money the county will save will be up for approval tonight. The county election board is expected to consider the resolution when it meets tonight at 5:30 EDT. The resolution would then go to the county commissioners at their 6:00 p.m. meeting. Both meetings will be held in the Pulaski County Courthouse.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Passes Voting Machine Security Resolution
Pulaski County’s voting machine security procedures were officially put in writing by the election board last week. Board members approved a resolution officially outlining the security protocol.
Continue readingProposed Updates to Voting Machine Standards Could Impact Pulaski County Election Board’s Budget
Adding a “voter verifiable paper audit trail” to Pulaski County’s voting machines could cost $45,000, according to Clerk JoLynn Behny. She discussed Indiana Senate Bill 570 with the rest of the county election board Thursday.
Continue readingPulaski County Will Not Hold Primary Election This Year
Pulaski County will not be holding a primary election this May, due to a lack of contested races. The county election board made it official Thursday, by formally approving a motion not to have a primary this year. Clerk JoLynn Behny explained, “The only two municipalities that are having elections are the Town of Medaryville – and they have no contested seats, and nobody is running for Medaryville town clerk – and the Town of Monterey has chosen to have a convention.”
Continue readingPulaski County Council Finalizes Pay Raise for Chief Deputy Coroner
The Pulaski County Council has finalized a significant pay raise for Chief Deputy Coroner Jon Frain, but not without some opposition. Council members approved a pair of wage revisions Monday.
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