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Luzerne County election board clears polling‑place change, backs budget and tightens public‑comment and Zoom rules
Summary
The Board approved a Ward 19–20 polling‑place change, expressed support for the bureau's proposed 2025 budget, adopted a bipartisan 'curing' process for deficient mail ballots, and voted to require in‑person public‑comment slips and to disable the Zoom Q&A feature.
At its Oct. 9 meeting the Luzerne County Board of Elections and Registration approved several administrative actions intended to stabilize election operations as the county approaches the Nov. 5 general election.
Polling‑site change: The board voted to approve the Oosterhout Free Library South Branch at 100 Parrish Street in Wilkes‑Barre as the polling place for Wards 19 and 20 after Dodson Elementary School became unavailable. Bureau staff said county buildings and grounds will install a ramp and platform to mitigate a six‑inch step and provide ADA access before the election.
Budget and grant details: The board…
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