Elkhart County board debates trimming vote centers, tables decision for more data
After hearing staff concerns about staffing, ADA access and security at several sites, the board unanimously tabled a plan to reduce the county’s 29 vote centers (statutorily required minimum: 13) and scheduled an August follow-up to gather more data and community input.
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Elkhart County election staff presented a location-evaluation spreadsheet July 15 and urged careful review before shrinking the county’s vote-center footprint. The board unanimously agreed to table any final reductions until staff can gather additional turnout history, perform site evaluations and solicit community feedback.
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