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Council adopts resolution to combine wards for Feb. 18 primary to streamline balloting
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 25-002 to combine reporting units for the Feb. 18 spring primary, consolidating ballots into a single machine for efficiency while still tallying each race separately.
The Portage Common Council adopted Resolution 25-002 on Jan. 13 to combine wards for the Feb. 18 spring primary for the state superintendent race.
City Clerk Becky explained the measure creates efficiencies on election day by consolidating the usual three reporting units into a single machine that will still total each race separately. Council members said the change applies only to the single statewide race on the primary ballot and is intended to reduce workload for election workers.
Alderperson Green moved to adopt Resolution 25-002 and Alderperson Wetzel seconded; the council approved the resolution by roll call. The clerk also reminded candidates and the public that the ballot placement drawing is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. in the city clerk’s office and that members of the public are welcome to observe.
