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Council amends and approves polling‑place ordinance after suspending third reading
Summary
The council voted 11–2 to amend and adopt an ordinance consolidating polling locations and adopting electronic poll books (Badger books); council suspended the usual three‑reading rule to pass the change tonight and inserted an amendment to keep Districts 4 and 13 at Northview School.
Ordinance and licensing staff presented proposed changes to the city’s polling‑place ordinance aimed at consolidating polling locations, addressing ADA deficiencies at some sites, and facilitating use of Badger books electronic poll books to improve voter flow and allow flexible check‑in.
Staff said the study of consolidation considered absentee voting trends, parking and outlet availability for electronic poll books,…
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