HomeMy WebLinkAboutPAISD - 2008 MAY ELECTIONe.da~e 23 2008 5:02PM Port Rrthur ISD - CFO 409-982-6191
January 23, 2008
RT ARTHUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
733 5~ Street
P.O. Sox 1388
Port Arthur, Texas77641-1388
9119.989.6222
Mayor Deloris "Bobbie" Prince
City of Port Arthur
P. O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641-1089
Dear Mayor Prince:
As you may know, our upcoming Boazd election for two trustees w~Jl,be held on May 10,
2008. As a result of collaborative efforts of the City of Port Arthur and PAISD, the City
Secretary has agreed to administer the election process for the school district and PAISD
will be billed by the City for these services.
Ms. Terri Hanks, Acting City Secretary, has worked diligently to develop a process
which will minimize the impact to our voters as election administration is transitioned
from the County Clerk'sOffice. Ms. Hanks has provided an excellent alternative to
utilizing the voting equipment which is maintained by the County Clerk. Although we
did not include budget dollars for leasing equipment, I feel strongly -this is the best option
to pursue.
This alternative will ensure that we have equipment and services available to us based on
our timeline. The costs of the outsourced equipment and services which will be paid for
by all governing bodies participating in the election are based on the number of polling
sites needed. Therefore, I would ask the City Council to consider reducing the number of
polling sites for Early Voting. A reduction in the sites could result in significant savings.
For example, ifthe voting locations were reduced to 2-3 sites, a cost savings of
approximately $20,000 could be realized.
Sincerely,
Johnny E. B wn, PhD
Superintendent
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