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Board of Elections adopts Riceville change: wards abolished and three precincts established
Summary
The York County Board of Elections voted to adopt an alteration of election districts in Riceville Borough, implementing a Riceville Borough ordinance that abolished wards and established three precincts; the board clarified that polling places and voter locations will not change.
The York County Board of Elections on Feb. 19, 2025, voted to adopt the alteration of election districts in Riceville Borough, pursuant to a Riceville Borough ordinance passed Dec. 2, 2024, that abolishes borough wards and results in three precincts.
The elections director, Brian, explained that polling places in Wrightsville (a related borough referenced during the discussion) will remain the same and that the change affects how borough council members are chosen: the council will move from a ward-based composition to an at-large structure (seven members rather than six), but voters’ polling locations will not change.
Why it matters: The action implements the local ordinance and clarifies election administration details ahead of petition circulation and the primary-election calendar. The board chair noted that candidate petitions may be circulated Feb. 18 through March 11 and must be returned by March 11 for the primary ballot.
The board carried the motion by voice vote; the transcript records “Aye” and “Motion carries.” No roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.
