The DeKalb County Election Commission, meeting in monthly session Thursday, discussed the feasibility of merging the Cherry Hill voting precinct with the Courthouse precinct.
After discussing election day issues of appointing election workers who reside in the precinct, the percentage of voter participation on election day, and the cost of operating the voting precinct; the commission voted unanimously to merge the precincts.
“The election commission was adamant that the purpose of the merger is strictly a logical and reasonable decision,” said Chairman Walteen Parker.
“We certainly have no intent to prevent any qualified voter from casting his/her vote. We are looking for practical ways to streamline the efficiency of the voting process.”
In the coming days all Cherry Hill voters will be notified by mail that they will now vote at the Courthouse precinct and will also be issued new voter registration cards.
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