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Lakeville board discusses consolidating polling places for special school elections
Summary
The Lakeville Area Schools board discussed a staff recommendation to consolidate polling locations for special school elections to cut costs, hearing that Dakota County districts combine precincts while Lakeville does not. Dakota County Elections Director Michelle Blue warned the change is common and manageable but noted equipment and inter‑county coordination issues that could raise costs and require more staff support.
The Lakeville Area Schools board on Dec. 2 began a discussion about reducing the number of polling locations used for special (standalone) school elections, a proposal the district brought forward as a potential cost and staffing savings measure.
Board Chair Matt Swanson introduced the item as a district recommendation to consider consolidation for special elections only, saying the idea was intended to reduce costs and administrative demand. The board heard from Kim Elson (staff), who described the heavy administrative load that special elections place on district staff and framed options for consolidation and outreach.
The board’s invited witness, Dakota County…
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