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County clerks say 2020 election deniers make their jobs tougher
Elected officials in two of Oregon’s 36 counties, which conduct local and state elections, confirmed details of a recent report that describes how deniers of the 2020 presidential election have helped force many elections workers to retire or resign. Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess is at 19 years one of Oregon’s most experienced officials. Polk County Clerk Kim Williams, who took office on Oct. 1, is the newest, though she has been the county's chief recording clerk since 2004. ...
Report: Oregon's counties need help for election workers
Officials in Oregon’s 36 counties conduct elections, but a new report heard by state legislators details inadequate budgets, static or declining staffing and public demands that together imperil one of the most basic functions of democracy. The report was commissioned by the Oregon Elections Division, in cooperation with the Oregon Association of County Clerks, and presented Tuesday, Nov. 7, at a meeting of the House Rules Committee in Salem. Chairwoman...
Report: Oregon's counties need help for election workers
Officials in Oregon’s 36 counties conduct elections, but a new report heard by state legislators details inadequate budgets, static or declining staffing and public demands that together imperil one of the most basic functions of democracy. The report was commissioned by the Oregon Elections Division, in cooperation with the Oregon Association of County Clerks, and presented Tuesday, Nov. 7, at a meeting of the House Rules Committee in Salem. Chairwoman...
Report: Oregon's counties need help for election workers
Officials in Oregon’s 36 counties conduct elections, but a new report heard by state legislators details inadequate budgets, static or declining staffing and public demands that together imperil one of the most basic functions of democracy. The report was commissioned by the Oregon Elections Division, in cooperation with the Oregon Association of County Clerks, and presented Tuesday, Nov. 7, at a meeting of the House Rules Committee in Salem. Chairwoman...
Report: Oregon's counties need help for election workers
Officials in Oregon’s 36 counties conduct elections, but a new report heard by state legislators details inadequate budgets, static or declining staffing and public demands that together imperil one of the most basic functions of democracy. The report was commissioned by the Oregon Elections Division, in cooperation with the Oregon Association of County Clerks, and presented Tuesday, Nov. 7, at a meeting of the House Rules Committee in Salem. Chairwoman...
Boil order lifted in Thayer after 6 days
UPDATE (7/20/23): According to the city’s Facebook page, the boil order has been lifted as samples were clear of contamination. Original Story THAYER, Mo. – The City of Thayer was hit by heavy storms last Thursday night that knocked out electricity for three-quarters of the town and drained a water tower. The city said the […]
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