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Board discusses replacing polling location lost in primary; Faith Lutheran unavailable, Emmanuel to return for general
Summary
Board and staff reviewed options to replace a polling location lost in the primary (Faith Lutheran), discussed that Emmanuel Lutheran will be available for the general, and weighed alternative sites near Boone Grove High School including a clubhouse or buildings in Aberdeen.
Board members raised the need to identify a replacement polling location after one site used in the primary (Faith Lutheran) was unavailable due to construction. A member asked, "Have we made any progress on trying to replace Emmanuel Lutheran for upcoming elections?" and the clerk clarified that it was Faith Lutheran that was unavailable for the primary and that Emmanuel should be back for the general election.
Members discussed candidate alternatives, noting capacity estimates (one member referenced "like, 500") and the desire to keep sites close to Boone Grove High School so voters would not have to travel far. Possible alternatives included a clubhouse or other buildings within Aberdeen, but staff said availability between the library and Aberdeen is limited and several candidate properties were tightly sited for the population served. The board agreed staff would continue actively looking for a suitable replacement.
