Adopt Resolution #20-140 Appointing Election Judges for the Primary Election on August 11, 2020

For each Election, Council is asked to formally appoint election judges to work the polling locations.  A resolution is attached appointing election judges to serve for the Primary Election scheduled for August 11, 2020.

Minnesota State Statute 204B.22 is attached.  The statute references the number of election judges that are required under the law. In this case, the minimum number of judges required is four per polling location.  Ramsey will have all eight polling locations open for the election.  Staff's recommendation at this time is to secure approximately seventy-eight election judges. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the City's recruitment efforts.  Due to the fluidity of election judges' availability there will very likely be changes that occur with regard to judges that are actually assigned to work the election.  Staff requests the Council authorize staff to train and hire additional election judges not named here, should the need arise.

Note:  The last day to appoint election judges is Friday, July 17, 2020. 

Monies have been budgeted in the General Fund under Elections for Election expenses and Election Judge pay. 

Staff recommends Council adopt the Resolution appointing Election Judges for the 2020 Primary Election.

Motion to adopt Resolution #20-140 Appointing Election Judges for the Primary Election on August 11, 2020.