Daviess County is looking to move to vote centers.
At yesterday’s meeting, the Daviess County Council approved a resolution designating the county as a vote center county.
Election officials say the centers will save both time and money allowing residents to vote at any center in the county.
For example, if you work at Crane and live in Washington, it may be difficult to get back to your precinct before the polls close. Voting centers would allow someone who lives in Washington to vote in Odon.
The centers would also cut poll workers from 110 to about 51 and save roughly $6,000 per primary and general election.
The county is looking to have roughly 8 voting centers spread out to a point where no resident would have to drive more than 8.5 miles to vote. Some of the possible locations being reviewed are Eastside Park, the Montgomery Ruritan Club, and the Conservation Club.
Once the resolution is approved by the Commissioners, a committee will be formed to oversee the vote centers.
The voting centers would take effect next year.
