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TOWANDA — Bradford County Commissioners discussed the upcoming election at their Oct. 14 meeting.
Commissioners approved authorizing the director of election to appoint poll workers, while also reminding the public that they could always use more poll workers.
“We are encouraging people to participate and get involved at that level,” said Commissioner Daryl Miller. “They are in diar need of poll workers in a number of polling locations.”
Commissioner Doug McLinko added that it is a paid position.
“You get a chance to learn the process. It’s a great way to serve and learn,” said McLinko. “You can go any place in the county, or be placed at a specific (polling) location.”
Commissioners further approved a pre-election testing to take place at the courthouse the Thursday before elections, on Oct. 28. The testing will be of the electronic tabulating equipment to secure the accuracy of the central county equipment for all votes casted for all offices in the county.
Finally, they approved the chief clerk to advertise about the upcoming election, noting the time, speaking of mail-in ballots, as well as the positions available to vote on.
Commissioner Miller noted to the public to make sure they submit mail-in votes in a timely manner, due to postal delays, noting that delays aren’t necessarily due to local postage issues, but the system overall.
The following posisions are up for election this year: one Justice of the Supreme Court, one Judge of the Superior Court, two Judges of the Commonwealth Court, one county coroner (two-year term) and one district attorney (two-year term).
Local municipality positions are also available, such as supervisors, auditors, council positions, tax collectors, mayor, school directors, judge of elections, inspector of elections and constables.
For a full list of candidates, contact the Election Bureau, located at 6 Court Street in Towanda, Suite 2 of the Courthouse annex building. For more information, call 570-265-1727 or email smithkorsr@bradfordco.org.
Other news
Commissioner Miller wanted to thank those who helped make the last race of the year a success. The last race, the Sheshequin Half Path, from Sayre to Towanda, took place on Saturday, Oct. 2.
“It was a great event. I want to thank everyone for all their hard work,” said Miller, who noted the slideshow of photos behind Commissioners.
All proceeds from the event went to the local Walk for our Buddies non-profit.
Commissioner Miller also reminded motorists in the county to drive safely in municipalities, and to pay attention at cross walks and intersections. He noted that a Sayre resident, William Snyder, was hit twice while crossing the street on his scooter in Sayre. Snyder is fine, but is now seeking help in buying a new scooter.
The next Bradford County Commissioners meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m.