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Residents and Erwin officials debate relocating early-voting site; county to inspect both locations
Summary
Harnett County elections staff heard public comment urging that early voting be moved out of Erwin Community Building because of size and accessibility concerns; staff said it will inspect both the Erwin community building and the Parks & Rec site and report back to the board.
HARNETT COUNTY — Residents and Erwin officials pressed Harnett County elections staff on whether to return early voting to the Erwin Community Building or keep it at the larger Parks & Recreation facility, and staff said it will inspect both sites before any decision.
Public commenter Rebecca Brock urged elections officials to stop placing early voting in the small Erwin site and “move it to the Dunn Community Center” because Dunn has “plenty of parking” and more space, saying the Erwin site “is very small.” Brock spoke during the meeting’s public-comment period.
Elections staff told the board the county moved early voting out of the Erwin community building in the past after problems with mold, bathrooms and accessibility; the…
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