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Charlotte County electoral board explores long-term sites after Shiloh Baptist Church limits use for Saxe polling place
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Summary
The Electoral Board learned Shiloh Baptist Church will allow use of its building for the June Democratic primary only and discussed Southall Church and the Depot in Randolph as longer-term options; the board directed the secretary to send a letter to the state delegate and tasked Mr. Foster to pursue Southall.
The Charlotte County Electoral Board on March 3 was told that Shiloh Baptist Church will allow the county to use its building only for the June Democratic primary, prompting board members to seek a long-term site for the Saxe polling place.
Aubrey Fane, the board secretary, reported that “the Board's request to continue using Shiloh Baptist Church for the June Democratic Primary has been approved by Shiloh Trustees. However, the Trustees also made it clear that the church is not available beyond June.” The board discussed options for a permanent location once Shiloh becomes unavailable.
Vice Chairman Glenwood Foster said Southall Church may be the best option after required repairs are made and offered to continue working with the congregation to confirm long-term availability and permission to obtain repair estimates. Chair Glenn Baker suggested also seeking permission to use the Depot in Randolph; because the site manager previously declined, he recommended drafting a letter to the county’s state delegate to seek help obtaining use approval. The board directed the secretary to write that letter.
Board members said confirming a permanent polling place is urgent because moving a polling location requires additional steps under county rules, including public hearings by the Board of Supervisors. The registrar, Virginia Booth, also noted that moving polling places is a priority given the Board of Supervisors’ requirements and the timeline for activating a new site.
The Electoral Board did not take a formal vote to move any polling place at the meeting. The board agreed to pursue site visits and cost estimates for necessary repairs and to report back at its next meeting on April 7.
The next scheduled Electoral Board meeting is Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Blue Bahu in Charlotte County.