Not Enough Money In Illinois Budget To Fully Pay For Election
From the Southern Illinoisan
Here’s a new twist to Illinois’ ongoing budget woes: The same politicians who are running around looking for your vote failed to actually pony up enough money to fully pay for the election.
According to state and local election regulators, the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 shorted the fund that pays for local election judges by about $2.5 million.
While the shortfall is not expected to interfere with the Nov. 6 balloting, it could mean the state’s 102 counties will have to cover the difference if the state doesn’t come through with additional cash.
The situation has left some shaking their heads.
“We see these things often with the state,” said Logan County Clerk Sally Litterly, president of the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders.
Thousands of election judges are hired each election to open and close the polls and to ensure the smooth operation of an election. Their duties include checking in qualified voters and making sure all votes are cast in secret.
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From the Southern Illinoisan
Here’s a new twist to Illinois’ ongoing budget woes: The same politicians who are running around looking for your vote failed to actually pony up enough money to fully pay for the election.
According to state and local election regulators, the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 shorted the fund that pays for local election judges by about $2.5 million.
While the shortfall is not expected to interfere with the Nov. 6 balloting, it could mean the state’s 102 counties will have to cover the difference if the state doesn’t come through with additional cash.
The situation has left some shaking their heads.
“We see these things often with the state,” said Logan County Clerk Sally Litterly, president of the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders.
Thousands of election judges are hired each election to open and close the polls and to ensure the smooth operation of an election. Their duties include checking in qualified voters and making sure all votes are cast in secret.
Read more in our daily News Update...