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County official says Burkburnett voting site unchanged, urges turnout for school bond election
Summary
During public comment the county clarified that the Burkburnett voting location has not changed and is still at the county precinct barn inside the fenced precinct yard; a presenter said early voting has been low and urged residents to vote, noting the last day of early voting is this Saturday.
A county presenter told the Wichita County Commissioners Court on April 28 that recent social‑media reports suggesting the Burkburnett voting location had been torn down were incorrect and that voting will continue at the same site that has been used for roughly the past 20 years.
"The voting location is exactly the same. It has been for the last 20 years, I believe," the presenter said, adding that voting will take place "in the county precinct barn inside of the fenced area at the county precinct yard." The presenter urged residents to use early voting, saying turnout has been low for the school bond election and warning that "a few people will determine whether or not your taxes get raised or lower." The presenter also reminded listeners that the last day of early voting for the school bond election is this Saturday.
The comments came during the public comment portion of the court meeting and were intended as a clarification for Burkburnett residents concerned about polling‑place availability. The presenter encouraged residents to participate in both the bond election and an upcoming runoff for judge, saying higher turnout could change outcomes.
No formal action was taken by the court during the public‑comment period; the judge closed public comment at 10:08 a.m. and moved on to the consent agenda.
