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Board members said they wanted time to develop an agenda for the work session so members would know topics and estimated time needs in advance. Several board members raised the procedural point that a work session must be noticed and is open to the public but usually does not include a public‑comment period and no formal board action is taken during the session.

Election Supervisor Shannon Nettles told the board that the elections office must perform a state‑mandated audit for the statewide contest earlier that same day and said, “so because it's statewide race, we are mandated by the, state to do an audit, for that race. So that happens at 09:00 that morning,” and recommended an afternoon start time so staff could participate. Board members discussed whether to hold the work session on a separate day or on a meeting day; after discussion, a motion to schedule the work session on June 26 at 3 p.m. was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Board members were advised to develop an agenda in advance and to use the work session for discussion and recommended changes; any formal amendments to bylaws would need to be brought back at a regular or special meeting for action.

The board gave direction to staff to notice the work session publicly and circulate the bylaws and strategic plan materials in advance to allow members time to prepare.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 4:00PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Board scheduled a public work session on June 26 at 3:00 p.m. to review the elections board bylaws and strategic plan; staff advised the board that the office has a state‑mandated audit earlier that day and recommended an afternoon start.","taxTitle","Camden County, Georgia","taxId",28223,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6239764,"Camden County board removes challenges for two households; overseas‑status voter remains unresolved",556,1019000,1575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335162-3856766bf8c2b672fa751c23c5b89aa7&start=1019&end=1575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335162-3856766bf8c2b672fa751c23c5b89aa7/thumbnail_1019000.jpg","/articles/6239764/Camden-County/Georgia/Camden-County-board-removes-challenges-for-two-households-overseasstatus-voter-remains-unresolved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239764-ff1b58b39a02eabf8f8d59f0f544415d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776506125&Signature=HhPRyOD2naZ0RzIHfadC0ux~hUKYPey~-R9bja8-iY91cdD8SeBv0HlVPnsKTR46L1aPIkJuquP34mgy9jn4d-yDh4grgtg-BtPdwOOc8jGs1kvYO7Hx40pMO1n~gatuzFsCjbvPkOOEviETe59~EmTaljE6Iw0NmdheTyPJ4k8NLzwioGW8K~mkD4fenJUQWBd8TrqdpqwESTKQkaA5mEAY7Lyp2qOhqCSwwP37Km2zZHSKoNtGM7nrhJJTYxENuPfFPtmllBKTOqGnS0xpzd9g0gJjM2qWOyPg~4AWRnAxqlRl7zn9YtsaKW8A7yUeCvAnVxMyg90-x3B~U0jITw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Camden County Board of Elections and Registrars voted on May 15 to accept the withdrawal of pending voter challenges and to restore two households to active status after staff review; one challenger’s case remains unresolved pending contact.

Election Supervisor Shannon Nettles summarized staff findings for three challenged registrants. For Alexander Law and Shelby Law, Nettles read a letter from the Grady County, Oklahoma tax assessor that stated the homestead exemption at 307 Willow Creek Drive had been removed and “The exemption has been removed for 2025 forward.” She told the board the Laws are not registered to vote in Oklahoma and staff recommend returning them to active status in Camden County.

Nettles also described contacts with Elwin and Carol Collins, who maintain a P.O. box in St. Marys and who told staff by phone that they are full‑time RV travelers who “consider Camden County home” and “have every intent to be back here.” Staff recommended reinstating the Collins to the prior residential address for voting while keeping the P.O. box as the mailing address.

The third case involves Zoltan Mester. Nettles said staff located a 2024 voter‑registration/absentee form in which Mester “clearly states that he is a US citizen living outside the country, and his intent is to return is uncertain,” and that, under that designation, he would be eligible only for federal‑only ballots unless he asserts intent to return and a residential address is established. The board did not receive any response from Mester to certified mail or email.

After discussion, the challenger (Mr. Rapp) said, “I will withdraw all the challenges I have pending,” and the board moved to accept that withdrawal. The motion to accept the withdrawal was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition; the clerk recorded the removal of the challenges from the affected registrants’ records.

Board members and staff emphasized that staff had attempted multiple contacts, used certified mail, and reviewed public records (including the Grady County assessor letter) before recommending reinstatement of the two households. The board’s action at the meeting was to accept the challenger’s withdrawal and to remove the formal challenges from the county records; the Mester matter remains open pending contact or further documentation.

The board did not adopt new policy or change statutory interpretations at the meeting; actions recorded were the removal of the specific challenges and direction to staff to maintain the voter‑roll statuses consistent with the board’s vote and existing election law.","At its May 15 meeting the board accepted the challenger’s withdrawal and removed challenges to Alexander and Shelby Law and to Elwin and Carol Collins; the board left open the case of Zoltan Mester, who is marked as an overseas voter with uncertain intent to return.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6239769,"Camden County election office reports equipment tests complete and staffing ready ahead of June special primary",1789,571000,2360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335162-3856766bf8c2b672fa751c23c5b89aa7&start=571&end=2360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335162-3856766bf8c2b672fa751c23c5b89aa7/thumbnail_571000.jpg","/articles/6239769/Camden-County/Georgia/Camden-County-election-office-reports-equipment-tests-complete-and-staffing-ready-ahead-of-June-special-primary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239769-b370591a9bb3a5caa1b40e46c47311cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1776506125&Signature=n1S9SygFxRIWHIJAUJfprfmb-ZrDXlKh360XD3dSTzLDqWq2zguqxg8BnqSLRI-iLboO2mgdo0ZzJKGlWfrwDCvhHdIH0bzDJHh0rIW8xZLTRr4U~~QOim8b-TNnYfJVwDMdg-ioiZIJLhPJCkO~kdoF97clTYQsvktZ2NQTssvbKHfGlOPHrIQqDTZnrMIB4imnLItzKcw3uAB97M8zrZBn3Jc-K893XO1aUNtjWubQOS1nV-EflNQZKMqUc8hf7DK1IMgkgoBYO3MNf8qFTs7Vw4SjlY0Rv9i2-cMQGLxCq2pagjMjZqaYIsylfq9j7KuEoP0-ElfU1xYbvR1vgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Camden County election staff told the Board of Elections and Registrars on May 15 that the office has completed required equipment testing, trained poll workers and is preparing for a June special primary for public service commissioner districts.

Election Supervisor Shannon Nettles said the office’s budget is “at 75% right now” but noted that remaining election expenses (poll workers and routine supplies) still need to be paid before the fiscal year ends in June. She told the board there are just under 40,000 active registered voters and about 6,500 inactive voters — a total of 46,096 on the rolls — and said the numbers are “very fluid” as registrations and address changes arrive.

Nettles also reported that the office had received 37 absentee-by-mail applications so far for the upcoming public service commission race and urged eligible voters to submit applications before the county’s deadlines. She said staff expect state mailings to the voter list (for things like cross‑state or change‑of‑address notifications) to cause further roll updates after the June election.

Deputy/technician Dennis (election staff) told the board he completed logic-and-accuracy testing this past Monday. “Overall, I tested 48 ballot marking devices, 13 scanners,” he said, and confirmed setup of the in‑house ImageCast central scanner and the election management system. Dennis said poll pads also passed required testing and that the office trained roughly 40–45 poll workers for the upcoming election.

Nettles also reminded the board of routine public outreach: she is scheduled to present to the county’s Citizens Academy on the evening of May 15 to explain office operations and to encourage awareness of the June election.

The board and staff reviewed next steps and calendar items: advanced in-person voting is scheduled May 27–June 13, the last day to accept absentee‑ballot applications is June 6, and the special primary election day is June 17. Nettles advised the board that the county will perform a state‑mandated post‑election audit for the statewide race on the audit day and that staff availability around that audit shaped the board’s work‑session scheduling preferences.

Staff characterized the office’s implementation risk as low to medium: equipment, testing, and training are complete, but the voter roll updates and remaining budgeted expenses are active tasks before certification.

The board did not take formal action on operations at the meeting; the reports were received and staff were thanked for preparations.","Election staff told the Camden County Board of Elections and Registrars on May 15 that equipment testing and poll-worker training are complete, the voter roll totals about 46,096, and absentee-by-mail requests for the June special primary remain low.","actionData","errors"]

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