The state mandates that pollworkers be trained prior to each election. Pollworkers must be assigned and notified, training classes must be scheduled, and training manuals and materials must be prepared. Voter registration staff prepares absentee ballots daily upon request and insures the voter registration rolls are current and up-to-date. Voter outreach/education staff ensures the public is notified of the election dates, bookclosing dates, and requirements.
Municipal elections are funded by the individual cities with my office serving as facilitator. City candidates work through city halls to file qualifying paperwork and establish their candidacy. City Clerks serve as their liaison to the Division of Elections, and when applicable, assist the city’s council in coordinating efforts to bring referenda and amendments to the ballot. In the meantime, we have already begun the arduous task of election preparation. These elections may be small, but are no less important. In typical Pasco County fashion, we will fulfill our obligation with extreme attention to detail and accuracy.