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Reasons for Precinct Adjustment

Reasons for Precinct Adjustment. Changes in Legislation Redistricting Elections (August 14 th & November 6 th ) Consolidation of Precincts/Budget Proposal Plan Public Participation. Changes in Legislation. Florida Statute 100.001 states:.

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Reasons for Precinct Adjustment

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  1. Reasons for Precinct Adjustment • Changes in Legislation • Redistricting • Elections (August 14th & November 6th) • Consolidation of Precincts/Budget • Proposal Plan • Public Participation

  2. Changes in Legislation Florida Statute 100.001 states: • The supervisor shall designate a polling place at a suitable location within each precinct. • The precinct shall not be changed thereafter except with the consent of the supervisor and a majority of the members of the board of county commissioners.

  3. Redistricting • Florida redistricting is the redrawing of political boundary lines every ten years, to reflect changes in population/ representation. • This includes changes in: • Congressional • State • County/School Board • Municipal

  4. Representation After: • US Congressional District 2 • State Senate 1 • State House 5 • State House 6 Before: • US Congressional District 2 • State Senate 2 • State Senate 4 • State Senate 6 • State House 6 • State House 7

  5. Elections Since 2001: • The Supervisor of Elections is required to submit voting history by precinct. • Vote by mail continues to increase. • Early Voting Sites increased from 1 to 4.

  6. Factors for Redrawing Precinct Boundaries • Existing precinct boundaries • New congressional and state boundaries • Existing polling places • Centralized polling places

  7. Factors for Consolidation of Precincts • Florida Statute100.001 • Expansion of Early Voting and Vote by Mail • 59% for 2008 General Election • Polling Place • Parking • Accessibility • Room Layout • Cost • Approximately $12,000 savings per precinct - hardware and staff (PEO)

  8. Public Forum Timeline • April 2 – Contacted Executive Committees regarding workshops • April 3 – First notice of workshops published in News Herald • April 5 – Workshop at Gulf Coast Community College • April 6 – Proposed precinct boundaries posted SOE website • April 10 – Second notice of workshops published in the News Herald • April 12 – Workshop at Gulf Coast Community College

  9. 2008 Presidential Election Year • 54 Precincts 52 Polling Locations 520 Precinct Election Officials • 3 Early Voting Sites 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (12 days) 2012 Presidential Election Year-Proposed • 44 Precincts 44 Polling Locations 440 Precinct Election Officials • 4 Early Voting Sites 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (8 days)

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