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Anoka County board affirms head elections official, backs electronic rosters after heated debate
Summary
The Anoka County Board adopted Resolution 2025 G08 to designate the county's chief of property records and taxation as the head elections official and to support countywide use of electronic rosters (poll pads). Commissioners Michael Reiner and Heinrich opposed the measure, citing municipal autonomy and access issues in rural precincts.
The Anoka County Board on July 16 adopted Resolution 2025 G08 reaffirming the chief officer of the Property Records and Taxation Division as the county's head elections official and supporting the use of electronic rosters, commonly called poll pads, for statewide elections. The measure was offered by Commissioner Schulte and passed by roll call.
The resolution affirms county election administration authority and encourages standardized use of electronic rosters across precincts. The board said the change is intended to streamline check-in procedures at polling places and to formalize current operational practices.
Opposition focused on local control and practical access. Commissioner Michael Reiner said he would not support the resolution because it transfers decision-making authority from elected…
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