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Marshall County officials discuss raising technician pay and shifting early-loading to hourly to shore up election staffing
Summary
Marshall County election officials reviewed poll-worker and technician pay, discussed moving early-loading from per diem to hourly, and flagged the need for job descriptions to improve recruitment and continuity.
Marshall County election officials discussed increasing pay for election technicians and clarifying how early-loading and other election duties are paid, saying higher wages and clearer job descriptions may be needed to retain and recruit skilled workers.
Staff said technicians previously earned about $14 per hour and were raised to $18 for the most recent election; officials discussed a possible target of $25 per hour for technicians with sustained machine and troubleshooting responsibilities. One member said technicians must have "working knowledge of the…
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