Trigg County Clerk Carmen Finley says three days of early voting and seven voting centers will streamline the Primary Election in May.
Finley provided the county Primary Election plan to Trigg County Fiscal Court during Tuesday’s meeting at the county courthouse annex. Finley says three days of early voting will take place the week prior to the Primary Election.
click to download audioFinley says on Primary Election day voters can choose one of seven locations to cast their votes.
click to download audioShe adds the seven locations are scattered across the county to allow easy access.
click to download audioFinley adds handicap accessible voting can take place at any of the voting centers.
click to download audioVoters will use new voting machines that will scan paper ballots. The new machines were purchased by the county at a cost of $108,000.
In other action, magistrates approved the county clerk settlement that included a record amount of excess fees turned over to county Treasurer Lucy Kyler. Finley reported that her office was very busy during the past year with all types of transactions.
Magistrates approved the monthly expenditures, transfers, and budget amendment during the meeting.
