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Coats approves $4,411 to cover higher election expenses after temporary staffing and facility costs rise
Summary
The town approved a $4,411 budget amendment after learning temporary agency staffing and facility rental increased election costs by about 23–24%. Commissioners discussed options to reduce future expenses, including limiting early voting.
Finance Director and Town Clerk Connie Lassiter told the board that the invoice for the municipal election exceeded expectations because site workers were hired through a temporary agency this year (raising costs about 23–24%) and because facility rental fees were added. Lassiter said the Board of Elections suggested that not offering early voting could lower future costs and noted the possibility of sharing costs differently if the Town of Erwin changes its election cycle.
The board approved a $4,411 budget amendment to cover the higher-than-anticipated election invoice. Commissioners did not adopt immediate changes to election policy but flagged options to limit future costs.
