Board presses for clearer elections messaging as staff weigh temporary help

Sep 2, 2026

Chair Harrington urged the county to publish clear information about ballot mailings and will-call processes ahead of registration deadlines; county staff said a previous budget cut removed one FTE from elections and they may use temporary staff to handle increased questions.

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Chair Harrington told the board he wants Washington County to begin publishing clear guidance on its main webpage and social channels well before registration deadlines so voters understand how ballots are delivered and what to do if they do not receive one by mail.

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