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Freestone County raises certified poll-worker pay to $15 an hour, leaves uncertified pay at $10
Summary
Freestone County Commissioners voted to boost pay for certified poll workers to $15 per hour and retain $10 per hour for uncertified election-day workers, a change officials said aims to improve recruitment and recognize training requirements for certification.
Freestone County Commissioners voted to raise pay for certified poll workers to $15 an hour while keeping uncertified election-day workers at $10, effective immediately. Committee member (S2) moved the change and the court approved the motion after discussion of certification, payroll logistics and staffing needs.
Elections staff (Agency official, S8) told the court certified workers are those who complete online and in-house equipment training; “If…
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