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Council approves Doko Manor as permanent polling location for upcoming elections
Summary
The council approved a request from the Richland County Voter Registration and Elections office to use Doko Manor as a permanent polling location moving forward (starting after 2025), noting the town had previously hosted a costly change‑of‑form election and the county did not offer compensation for facility use.
The Town of Blythewood Council voted Sept. 22 to allow the Richland County Voter Registration and Elections Office to use Doko Manor as a designated polling place for future elections.
Town Administrator Ed Driggers introduced the county’s written request and said it is not unusual for public recreation centers and municipal facilities to serve as polling places. A council member asked whether the county had offered to compensate the town for the cost of recent election operations; Driggers said the county did not compensate the town for prior special election use and that a recent change‑of‑form election cost the town about $14,000.
Councilwoman Page moved to approve the request; the motion carried. The arrangement is intended to be a standing precinct designation for upcoming election cycles rather than a single‑use reservation, and council asked staff to clarify fees and any wear‑and‑tear considerations for the building.
