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Elections staff warn poll-worker budget could strain if a primary is held
Summary
City elections staff told the Finance Committee that poll-worker staffing needs vary by election type and that the election salaries line has been overspent in prior years when there were additional state or municipal elections; the clerk said she expects to hire fewer poll workers if there is no primary.
Elections and registration staff told the Finance Committee on May 29 that the number of poll workers and the related salaries line item vary substantially by election type and that municipal staffing plans depend on whether a primary will be required.
City Clerk (role: City Clerk) and elections staff said presidential elections require the most poll workers; primaries are less busy but still require staffing. The clerk said, "If I can get the poll pads working, I won't need as many poll workers," noting that…
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