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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 readingA 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.
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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 readingThe 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 readingThe 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 readingThe 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.
Continue readingMeal changes could lead to a shortage in poll workers, warns Starke County Election Board Member Harrison Fields. “I’ve been talking to some of these poll workers,” he told the rest of the election board Wednesday. “We’re going to be faced with a major problem come next spring because every one of these poll workers that worked in the past told me personally they refuse to work because the council changed the meal situation. None of these poll workers that worked in the past – not one – told me they will work in the spring because of that issue.”
Continue readingThe Starke County Election Board on Wednesday approved a list of potential vote center locations for the county commissioners’ consideration.
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The Starke County Election Board will continue preparing for a possible switch to vote centers this morning. A list of seven proposed vote center locations presented earlier this month will likely be up for the board’s approval. Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel is also expected to present a draft version of the vote center plan.
Continue readingHow the Starke County Election Board should schedule meetings and how board members should communicate with each other drew some disagreement during Wednesday’s meeting.
Continue readingThe Starke County Election Board members held the third and final Vote Center information session Thursday night at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library.
Continue readingA list of potential vote center locations was presented to the Starke County Election Board Wednesday. Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel’s proposal calls for seven vote centers. They would be located at the Koontz Lake Property Owners Association Building, the Washington Township Community Building, the Hamlet Fire Station, the Bass Lake Fire Station, and the North Judson Fire Station. Welter-Manuel presented some options for the Knox and San Pierre vote centers.
Continue readingThe Starke County Election Board is hosting two more opportunities for community members to learn more about vote centers tonight and tomorrow evening.
Continue readingThe Starke County Election Board will continue working on the details of a potential switch to vote centers this morning. Board members are expected to discuss possible vote center sites, as well as how many voters they would expect to use each of them. They’re expected to set a date for a technology test and review the timetable for completing the vote center plan. The election board is also holding town hall meetings tonight and tomorrow night, to discuss the potential switch with the public.
Continue readingCommunity members had a chance to weigh in about a possible transition to vote centers Wednesday night.
When the Starke County Election Board met at the Washington Township Community Building member Marcia Bedrock provided some preliminary information about vote centers and the existing polling place system.
Continue readingStarke County voters have three chances to learn about a proposed switch to vote centers. Vote centers typically mean fewer polling places but allow voters to cast their ballot at any voting location in a particular county.
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