February 4, 2015

Submitted by
Georgia England

Moultrie county taxpayers stand to save more than $4,000 this coming election.
According to Illinois Statutes (10 ILCS 5/14-3.1), in odd numbered years, the county clerk has the option of using three election judges per precinct rather than the five judges that are required in even numbered years.
In odd numbered election years, voter turnout is significantly lower. Therefore, after careful consideration and based on discussions with several election judges, County Clerk Georgia England has decided to exercise the odd numbered year/three judges per precinct option for the upcoming Consolidated Election to be held April 7. England stated that by utilizing the three judge option, taxpayers of Moultrie County will save approximately $4,350 in election costs.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.