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What the board did: Members moved and seconded a motion to table the set of delinquency notices (including first-, second- and third-offense language provided by state materials) until the board's March meeting; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Policy amendment: The board then considered clarifying language proposed by Molly (Molly Turner King) to the campaign policy. Molly said the existing policy cites Indiana Code section 3-9-4-16(c), which \"says shall impose a penalty,\" but that the board intended to reflect an additional statute, Indiana Code section 3-9-4-19, that permits the full board, by unanimous vote, to waive a fee if it finds the fee would be unjust. The board voted to amend the policy language and approved a resolution to attach the clarifying language; the motion was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: The amendment documents that the board retains the authority to waive fines for delinquent campaign filings when the entire board unanimously finds a fee unjust; the change clarifies how the board intends to use state statutes in its local enforcement and avoids automatic imposition of fines for first offenses.

Other campaign-finance details: Board staff described the notices as state-provided templates from campaign-finance handbooks. Staff noted that CFA-11 filings (a form required when a committee receives a contribution greater than $1,000) have historically been the matter that results in hearing notices. Staff also said the list under review includes about 12 committees that may have missed annual filings or have not provided courtesy copies to the county office; staff reported confirming at least one had filed with the state and delivered a courtesy copy the same day.

Next steps: The board will revisit the delinquency notices at its March meeting and will implement the amended policy language immediately; staff will follow up on late filers and schedule hearings if required under the county's procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Monroe County Election Board, February 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The election board voted to table delinquent campaign finance notices to the March meeting and unanimously approved a clarifying amendment to the board's delinquent-filing policy to allow fee waivers under Indiana Code when the full board finds a fee unjust.","taxTitle","Monroe County, Indiana","taxId",3534,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344399,"Monroe County board hears vote-center study, public commenters split over costs and access",769,627000,1396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250974-a6635a750627f3eb91c2e13e90f215dc&start=627&end=1396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250974-a6635a750627f3eb91c2e13e90f215dc/thumbnail_627000.jpg","/articles/6344399/Monroe-County/Indiana/Monroe-County-board-hears-vote-center-study-public-commenters-split-over-costs-and-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344399-4e9b77ed812677ef1fbfe4c77a33a31e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773422958&Signature=ceUMVqnkPfPyEzysfMUuRiHr8ci3Ftp~sLKbi2X3ePfRJ3a7qAUx4Oe3og7aIOp-DshN0PAlhYe2Mp5PTKad69D3rz6ng3J9c-iC2SU9u4WwcB0ATVv4l0nWsPOvVeZlGjHX4CDNLe2zRNlfl6745u6jg2XfdawtTpC4JA0BkLBPHzNhPFG0yr-PvB7pHQniZkMeM-dQv3NeexK-ix5wJheSLyQN~n81oQ~OhVwPY2fb6ddfesakVEWO69OzgTqmTZpkP~-zijf6u7v0K6Eoi-dbWdDlEk7F9BfqPvj9EPJlwhY~qv5WO7cRMwqPqRtd9C56P6pRZzX2xyOY48BqFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monroe County Election Board on Feb. 6 reviewed a completed Vote Center Study Committee report due to be shared with the board at its March 6 meeting and heard competing public comment over whether the county should move to vote centers.

The committee \"has completed its report and submitted it to Molly Turner King for review,\" the board was told; board members were told the committee expects to receive the county attorney's feedback and finalize the report for the March meeting. The board did not vote on the plan; one member said ahead of that report that he would oppose any vote-center proposal.

Why it matters: vote centers change where and how voters cast ballots countywide, affect staffing and equipment needs, and can shift election operating costs. Supporters said centers would increase access and ease for voters who show up at any site; opponents warned of up-front capital costs and of creating new operational burdens for a paper-ballot county.

Clerk's office survey and staff report: Election Central staff reported they sent 420 post-election surveys to poll workers and had received 138 responses as of the previous day. Respondents commonly asked for more lead time for recruitment, some recommended half-day shifts, and several asked for longer training and de-escalation instruction. The clerk's report said several poll workers requested that Monroe County move to a vote center model because some voters incorrectly went to the wrong precinct and ended up casting provisional ballots; staff noted 18 additional provisional ballots on the provisional ballot day related to precinct confusion.

Public comment split: John (surname not specified), a Republican member of the election board and a long-time county GOP treasurer, said he had already decided to oppose the vote center plan because of cost concerns and uncertainty over future property-tax revenue. He told the board that county clerks and officials in other counties told him vote centers require the ability to print ballots for each precinct at each site and that, in his view, Monroe County's paper-ballot process would need new equipment; he estimated a potential cost of \"$600,000 to $700,000\" based on his discussions. He concluded, \"My vote is no.\"

By contrast, David Henry, a Monroe County resident and the outgoing chairman of the Monroe County Democratic Party, urged the board to await the committee's written report and analysis before ruling out vote centers. Henry said he was \"perplexed\" by a preemptive rejection and argued that more than 60 Indiana counties already use vote centers and that the model can produce efficiencies and broader voter access.

Other speakers echoed both positions. Poll-worker Cheryl Langdon described firsthand poll-worker experiences and said her training did not feel inadequate; she offered local perspective on voter education and turnout. Chief Deputy Laura Wert reminded the board that paper-ballot counties can operate vote centers using a ballot-on-demand process similar to existing early voting workflows.

Next steps and timeline: committee members told the board they expect to deliver a finalized report for the board's March 6 meeting after receiving feedback from the county attorney. The board did not take formal action on the vote-center plan at the Feb. 6 meeting; a final, unanimous approval by the election board will be required if the committee's plan is to be implemented.

Context: The clerk's earlier legislative update at the meeting referenced several bills under consideration in the Indiana legislature that could change primary voting rules, identification requirements, early voting days, and local referendum timing. One study bill (House Bill 1633) is examining scheduling of local elections and requiring counties to use vote centers; Election Central staff said they would prefer a voluntary, locally planned transition rather than a state mandate.

Looking ahead: The board will receive the Vote Center Study Committee's report at its March 6 meeting for review and potential action. Until the committee's written recommendations are available, board members and the public will continue to debate the tradeoffs between upfront investment and potential long-term efficiencies or increased voter access.","The Monroe County Election Board received a final study report from its Vote Center Study Committee for review at the March meeting and heard mixed public comment: some poll workers and local party leaders backed move centers for access and efficiency, while a Republican board member said he would oppose implementation citing cost concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Monroe County Election Board tables delinquency notices and amends campaign-filing policy

Monroe County board hears vote-center study, public commenters split over costs and access