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Commissioners approve joint resolution to use school buildings as voting places after 4-1 vote

2262153 · February 12, 2025
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Board revived and approved a previously tabled joint resolution with the Board of Education to request a local statutory act allowing school buildings to be used as voting places; the motion passed 4-1 after one commissioner opposed on grounds of voter access and historical concerns.

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 on Feb. 11 to approve a joint resolution with the Board of Education requesting a local statutory act to allow the use of school buildings as voting places.

Commissioners revived the resolution — which had been tabled Feb. 3 — and moved to approve it after a motion and a second. During discussion, one commissioner registered opposition, saying residents…

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