Shelby County BOE holds off on poll book decision sidneydailynews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sidneydailynews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Board of Elections considers polling location contingency plans
By Kyle Shaner - kshaner@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY – The Shelby County Board of Elections is considering contingency options for a pair of polling locations for the November 2021 general election.
During the May 4 board meeting, the Board of Elections learned sewer and drainage improvements are scheduled at the fairgrounds this upcoming fall. That work could disrupt traffic flow and parking at the fairgrounds polling location.
The board also has concerns about the Lockington United Methodist Church polling location and its availability for future elections. In November 2020 the church canceled in-person worship because of reduced attendance and volunteer support.
Board prepares for Election Day - Sidney Daily News sidneydailynews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sidneydailynews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Board of Elections seeks to spend grant funds
By Kyle Shaner - kshaner@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY – Working to ensure it utilizes available funds before upcoming deadlines, the Shelby County Board of Elections made plans to spend grant money during its Dec. 21 meeting.
The Board of Elections has funds available from two grants – a Center for Tech and Civic Life grant and a Help America Vote Act grant.
With the Center for Tech and Civic Life grant, the board voted to spend approximately $5,744 on training projection equipment.
Board of Elections officials previously discussed purchasing a television monitor for their training needs. However, after consulting with the county’s information technology department and viewing projection systems at other local agencies, Director Pam Kerrigan said a projection system would be a better option. The screen is easier to read from a distance, she said, and the projector lasts 20,000 hours.