Montgomery County board approves relocation of 11 polling places for 2025 primary election

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners convened on April 17, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the approval of a salary board list and the relocation of polling places for the upcoming primary election.

The meeting commenced with a brief discussion led by a commissioner who reaffirmed their commitment to law enforcement and community support. Following this, the board moved to the approval of the salary board list, which was presented by Chief HR Officer Tony Drew. The list, dated April 16, 2025, included various positions that had been reviewed and accounted for. A motion to approve the list was made and seconded, but one board member expressed concerns about the lack of separation for certain positions, leading them to vote against the approval despite supporting some individual roles. Ultimately, the salary board list was approved unanimously.

Subsequently, the meeting transitioned to the election board segment, where Director of Elections Greg Dean sought authorization to relocate 11 polling locations for the May 20, 2025, primary election. Dean confirmed that all necessary notifications had been made to affected voters and local party representatives. A motion to approve the relocation was made and seconded, receiving unanimous support from the board.

Dean also provided an update on the status of ballots for the upcoming election, indicating that a recent court ruling had cleared the way for ballots to be sent out soon, with a target date of Monday for mailing. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was also unanimously approved.

The next board meeting is scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 10 AM in the boardroom, where further discussions and decisions will take place.