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Orleans Parish poll commissioner recalls 25 years of service and urges voters to participate
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An Orleans Parish election poll commissioner reflected on 25 years of service, quoted a personal motto about helping others and said they work to assist voters through a "painless process of voting," urging the importance of casting ballots.
An Orleans Parish election poll commissioner said they became a poll commissioner 25 years ago and described the work as rewarding, urging voters to take part in elections.
The commissioner said they first took the test to serve as an Orleans Parish election poll commissioner a quarter-century ago and has since found the role meaningful. "That too has proven to be a rewarding experience for me," the commissioner said.
Explaining their motivation, the speaker said they felt a need "to help my country" and "to help my community," and cited a personal motto that guides their service: "if I can help somebody as I pass along, my living is not in vain." The commissioner said that desire to help shapes how they approach their duties at polling places.
The commissioner described a commitment to assisting voters, saying they work to help people "navigate the painless process of voting" and to stress "how important it is to vote." They characterized their role as enabling voters rather than directing policy decisions.
The remarks in the transcript were personal reflections on recruitment, tenure and voter assistance; no motions, votes or formal actions were recorded in the provided text.
