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Washington County delays approval of fourth early voting site after board questions accessibility and state guidance
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The Washington County Board of County Commissioners deferred a final decision on whether to add a fourth optional early voting center at the county Election Center on Virginia Avenue after an extended debate about accessibility, geographic distribution and pending state guidance.
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners deferred a decision on adding a fourth optional early voting center at the county Election Center on Virginia Avenue after a lengthy discussion about accessibility, geographic distribution and pending state rules.
Barry Jackson, director of the Washington County Board of Elections, told commissioners the Election Center on Virginia Avenue is the most-used facility and “the Election Center is all 1 level,” noting the site’s direct parking and circulation advantages compared with the Hagerstown Library site. He said the center also houses the election office and warehouse and provides ample room for…
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