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BOARD OF ELECTIONS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
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Washington County Board of Elections
March 12, 2024
The Washington County Board of Elections met in special session in the Crossroads Center
Conference Room, Room G-17, Washington, PA with the following members being present: Chairman
Nick Sherman, Electra S. Janis, and Larry Maggi. Also present were Solicitor Gary Sweat, Chief of Staff
Daryl Price, Elections Director Melanie Ostrander, Executive Assistant Casey Grealish, Executive Assistant
Heather Wilhelm, and Mike Jones from the Observer Reporter.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at 9:30 am.
Mr. Sherman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Maggi moved to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2023 meeting.
Ms. Janis seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Public Comment
There was no one signed up for public comment.
Election Director Comments
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The procedure for the handling of absentee and mail in ballot envelopes received as incomplete needs to be
decided. Ms. Ostrander described the options available and the Board will vote at the next meeting.
Ms. Ostrander requested the following for election help from each Board member:
Pre-Canvass Workers—5 people each
Election night Workers—3 people each
Canvass Board—2 people each
New Business
Mr. Maggi moved to increase the poll worker compensation to $175 for Judge of Elections and $150 for
other poll workers.
Ms. Janis second the motion.
Motion approved.
Ms. Janis moved to approve the increases to polling place compensation per the provided attached list.
Mr. Maggi seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
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There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at 10:12 am.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK