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Stewart County elections supervisor raises safety concerns ahead of upcoming election; vice chair alerts sheriff
Summary
Stewart County Elections Supervisor Alfreda Hudson briefed the board on new election rules and voiced concerns about election-night safety; Vice Chair Arcola Scott said she contacted Sheriff Larry Jones to discuss security. No formal action was recorded.
At the Board of Commissioners' regular meeting on Oct. 8, 2024, Stewart County Elections Supervisor Alfreda Hudson updated commissioners on new election rules and raised concerns about safety during the upcoming election night.
Vice Chair Arcola Scott said she had spoken with Sheriff Larry Jones after Hudson's presentation regarding election-night security, according to the minutes. The record does not include any formal direction, assignment of security resources, or a motion to change procedures.
Commissioners received the information as part of the public-appearance portion of the meeting; the minutes note the concern but do not specify particular incidents, recommended staffing levels, or additional costs.
No further action on election security appears in the minutes from subsequent called meetings recorded in the provided transcript.
