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Madison County Board of Elections approves FY2025 budget, discusses party certification
Summary
At its July 17 meeting in Marshall, the Madison County Board of Elections approved its FY2025 budget, discussed three political parties seeking certification in North Carolina, previewed the State Board of Elections summer conference and heard a public comment about an upcoming "Trusted Elections Tour."
The Madison County Board of Elections on July 17 approved its FY2025 budget, discussed three political parties seeking certification in North Carolina and heard a public comment about a "Trusted Elections Tour," the board reported.
Chair Jerry Wallin called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. in Room 16 at 5707 U.S. 25-70 Highway in Marshall. Secretary Dyatt Smathers moved to approve the agenda; Ray Lewis seconded and the motion passed unanimously, 5-0. The board then approved the June 19, 2024 minutes on a unanimous vote after a motion by Smathers and a second from Debbie Ponder.
In members' reports, Secretary Dyatt Smathers told the board that three political parties are seeking certification in North Carolina and reviewed aspects of the petition process; board members discussed the current parties seeking approval and steps involved in certification. The minutes record the discussion but do not detail the parties' names or petition specifics.
Director Jacob Ray reviewed the board's FY2025 approved budget and answered members' questions. The director also previewed the State Board of Elections Summer Conference. The transcript does not specify the budget total.
During public comment, Cheryl Willaims spoke about the upcoming "Trusted Elections Tour," noting the event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Weaverville and urging awareness among voters. The minutes record the comment but do not include a verbatim quote beyond the event reference.
The board voted unanimously, 5-0, on a motion by Chair Jerry Wallin and second by Secretary Dyatt Smathers to enter a closed session to discuss personnel; the minutes note that personnel matters were discussed in closed session but provide no further public detail. The meeting adjourned at 4:07 p.m. after a motion by Smathers and a second from Wallin. The board's next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.
Motions recorded in the meeting minutes include approval of the agenda (motion by Dyatt Smathers; second by Ray Lewis), approval of the June 19 minutes (motion by Dyatt Smathers; second by Debbie Ponder), a motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel (motion by Jerry Wallin; second by Dyatt Smathers) and a motion to adjourn (motion by Dyatt Smathers; second by Jerry Wallin). All motions are recorded as passing unanimously, 5-0.
