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Commissioners discuss recruiting younger poll workers and possible internships
Summary
Commissioners praised poll workers for long election days and discussed recruiting younger workers and creating internships; the sheriff said poll work 'doesn't pay a heck of a lot, but it's a good civics lesson.'
Commissioners thanked poll workers for their service during a recent election and discussed how to recruit younger people to help run future elections.
"It's a horribly long day," one official said of poll working; Sheriff Martin Gottwald added: "It doesn't pay a heck of a lot, but it's a good civics lesson." Commissioners discussed allowing internships and the possibility of paid roles for people aged 18 and older, and asked staff to study options with school leadership.
Officials said they will appoint poll workers and send letters notifying them of their appointment ahead of the June 16 runoff. The commission did not adopt a formal recruitment program at the meeting and directed staff to explore internship and recruitment options further before implementing any changes.
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