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Grant County election staff debate poll-worker meals and stipend approach
Summary
Poll-worker feedback recounted by the deputy said the county spends heavily on one-day catered meals; staff discussed simplifying reimbursements by adding a fixed food stipend to hourly pay instead of providing multiple catered meals.
Deputy Nancy Bryant summarized poll-worker comments from the primary election about food and compensation. "This is like such a huge for everything that involved the election to have this much time and energy and money go to the food for 1 day is like crazy," Bryant said, arguing poll workers might prefer a simpler stipend added to their pay.
Board members exchanged light-hearted remarks about meal choices but did not change any policy at the meeting. Persinger and others noted that poll workers appreciate meals but that a straightforward food stipend might reduce administrative complexity and cost; staff were asked to consider options and report back before the next election cycle.
