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 readingStarke County Draft Vote Center Plan Misses Unanimous Vote
The Starke County Election Board members opened a public hearing Wednesday morning to hear comments concerning a possible switch to Vote Centers with a vote on a draft plan later in the meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Vote Today on Proposed Vote Center Plan
The Starke County Election Board members are expected to vote on the proposed Vote Center Plan in a meeting this morning at the Starke County Courthouse.
Continue readingPublic Input Mostly Positive for Starke County’s Proposed Switch to Vote Centers
The Starke County Election Board is expected to vote on a switch to vote centers next week. So far, residents seem to be in favor of the change, according to Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel.
Continue readingStarke County to Receive Printers for Voting Machines
Starke County will be getting 20 printers for its voting machines under a new state requirement.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Makes Change to Vote Center Draft Plan
The Starke County Election Board members made a slight change to the proposed Vote Center Plan last week.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Discusses Public Release of Draft Vote Center Plan
The Starke County Election Board members Wednesday morning discussed their initial thoughts since the rollout of the draft Vote Center plan during the joint meeting of the Starke County Council and Commissioners on Monday, Nov. 18.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Meet Today
The Starke County Election Board members will meet this morning where they will review the Vote Center plan.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Presents Draft Vote Center Plan to Public
On behalf of the Starke County Election Board, Starke County Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel presented a draft Vote Center Plan to the public during Monday night’s joint Starke County Council and Commissioners meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Moves Meeting Back to Tomorrow Morning, Following Debate
The Starke County Election Board continues debating the issue of meeting scheduling. Last week, Board Member Harrison Fields questioned President Marcia Bedrock after the board’s next meeting was moved from November 27 at 9:30 a.m. to November 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Continue readingRaises Proposed for Starke County Poll Workers But Meal Concerns Remain
Starke County poll workers may be getting a bigger raise than previously proposed, but not all election board members are on board with the proposed changes. Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel presented the rest of the board with some options, when it comes to poll worker pay.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Reviews Provisional Ballots from North Judson Election
Two provisional ballots from last week’s North Judson election were reviewed by the Starke County Election Board Thursday. But Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel told board members that neither could be accepted.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Voices Concerns with Proposed Vote Center Plan
Just days before a draft of Starke County’s vote center plan is set to be presented to the public, an election board member raised a few questions about the proposed change. Last month, board members approved a list of seven potential vote center locations, which was then approved by the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Continue Working on Vote Center Proposal Today
The Starke County Election Board will put the finishing touches on its draft vote center plan today, before presenting it to the public next week. So far, the election board and county commissioners have settled on a list of seven vote center locations.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Vote Center Locations
While North Judson voters had to the polls today for the Municipal General Election, the Starke County Election Board members are looking toward the future with Vote Centers.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Prepares Timeline for Possible Vote Center Switch
A timeline for a possible switch to vote centers was recently reviewed by the Starke County Election Board. County officials are considering making the switch in time for the May 5, 2020 primary.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Reviews 2020 Budget
While Starke County hasn’t finalized a switch to vote centers yet, there isn’t enough money in the 2020 budget to hold a presidential election using precinct polling places.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Considers Vote Center Staffing
The number of poll workers for potential Starke County vote centers was a topic of concern during last week’s election board meeting. Board Member Harrison Fields noted that Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel’s preliminary proposal didn’t call for any sheriffs.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Reviews Vote Center Survey Results
The Starke County Election Board continues to see support for a proposed switch to vote centers. Last week, board members reviewed the results of a survey taken during this month’s town hall meetings in Knox and North Judson. Of the 27 surveys completed, only two respondents felt the change would not be a positive move for Starke County to pursue. Multiple residents specifically liked the convenience that vote centers could provide.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Makes Final Preparations for North Judson Election
The Starke County Election Board is making its final preparations for next week’s North Judson town election. Last week, board members spent several minutes discussing the delivery of voting machines to the precinct polling places.
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