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Election staff recommend 1281 Airways Park site for relocation; General Services outlines buildout timeline and security needs
Summary
Commission staff recommended leasing the third floor of 1281 Airways Park as the preferred relocation site, citing public access, existing Metro IT wiring and security, and parking; Metro General Services said it is working on design and cost estimates and will prioritize a reception area so petition pickup can occur from the new site.
Commission staff recommended leasing the third floor at 1281 Airways Park as the preferred new location for the Davidson County Election Commission, and Metro General Services described a compressed timeline and security measures needed to make the space ready for election operations.
Administrator of Elections Mr. Roberts told commissioners that General Services showed multiple potential sites — Airways Park, locations in Metro Center, Kermit Drive, and a site off Brawley Parkway near the airport — and that staff favored the 1281 Airways Park space because it is easy for the public to find, has a bus stop across the street and direct access from McGavock Pike, and is already wired by Metro IT for election operations. Mr. Roberts said the commission would likely occupy the third floor as the final leased space in the…
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