During a recent government meeting, the board discussed a motion to assign poll workers for the upcoming November 5, 2024 general election outside their designated voting districts. Beth Hopkins, the Director of Elections, presented the motion, highlighting the challenges faced in staffing the 163 precincts in Lackawanna County.

Hopkins explained that there are instances when elected officials, such as judges of election and inspectors, are unable to fulfill their duties on election day, leading to vacancies. Additionally, there are times when it is difficult to find registered voters within a specific election district to serve as poll workers. To address this issue, the board's approval is required to allow registered voters from Lackawanna County to work in precincts outside their own.

The director expressed gratitude for the willingness of local citizens to volunteer and assist on election day, emphasizing the importance of having adequate staffing to ensure a smooth electoral process. The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions from the board regarding the proposal.