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Monroe County election officials say council cuts could force shorter early-voting hours, staff reductions and fewer polling sites
Summary
County election staff warned the board that budget cuts and a hiring freeze make it unlikely the office can sustain customary early-voting hours and staffing; the board authorized outreach to a reduced 22-site polling plan while debate continued over vote centers and voter access.
Monroe County election officials told the county's Election Board on Dec. 1 that recent budget cuts and a hiring freeze have left the clerk's office short of overtime and staff needed to maintain customary early-voting hours and training schedules.
Election Supervisor Kylie said the office has cut poll-worker allocations in planning documents and is considering limiting early voting to the clerk's regular hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., rather than the typical 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. "It gives me heartburn to even have to suggest it," she said, noting the change would still comply with state statute requiring early voting during the clerk's office hours.
Why this matters: Shortening early-voting hours or reducing polling locations could make voting…
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