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352-278-6062
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I am committed and passionate about serving the voters of Alachua County. My focus has always been on protecting their right to vote, ensuring integrity in all elections, and making sure that voters are confident their vote is accurately counted. I am qualified, having over 30 years of elections administration experience in planning, implementing, and administering over 80 federal, state, county, and municipal elections. As SOE, I have directly overseen the day-to-day operations of the Election's Office, supervised a staff of 30 including over 700 election workers, and managed a 4-million-dollar budget. I am a Master Florida Certified Elections Professional. I am the only candidate with on-the-job experience.
We recruit election workers at community events, through our website at VoteAlachua.gov, on our social media platforms, at colleges and high schools, at houses of worship, with community organizations, through advertisements and election mailers. We emphasize the responsibilities and the benefits of serving as election workers. We match election workers with the best position for their skill set. All election workers are required to attend in-person training classes which prepare them for their assignment and provide hands-on experience in assisting voters. Online training is provided as an additional resource. On election day, experienced elections staff are made available to assist if election workers run into any issues.
First, we have to communicate proactively with all parties involved to make sure we have all the information available regarding the circumstances. We are always seeking for a resolution that serves everyone, but the resolution must follow Florida Election Law. In elections, things move fast and we need to make sure everyone is informed, but we must also make sure the correct information is getting out to the public. Many issues within elections involves misunderstandings or miscommunications. My staff and I strive to be patient with voters, election workers, and the public and understand their concerns and give them the information that they need in a timely manner.
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2628448252
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I earned a Master of Science Degree in Nursing and have served in management roles on busy obstetrics units for many years. I hired, trained, scheduled, evaluated, and taught professionals, assuring their competency to perform their duties. This experience foundation has prepared me for managing an elections office, using skills honed in a fast-paced environment. My passion is Election Integrity. Starting with Defend Florida as a volunteer county lead, I have networked with others in the state to identify vulnerabilities in our election processes. Understanding all the steps from voter registration through reporting of results is key to formulating optimal ways to keep our elections trustworthy. Processes can always be improved.
Poll workers are the backbone of our elections, patriotic participants who step up for low pay and long hours. Each polling location needs a large pool of workers for all the positions and days of operation. Recruitment through ads, supplemented by visits to community organizations will help fill the need. A diverse group of workers representing our county requires recruitment efforts in all neighborhoods. I would offer training during non-traditional hours and online introductory content which can be completed at the learner’s convenience. Classroom activities include hands-on practice and clearly written guidelines. No training can cover every eventual occurrence, but novices will know where to seek answers.
Listening allows me to clearly understand the problem from all viewpoints before making a decision. There is potential for unexpected events involving people, machines, paper, connectivity, supplies, and weather. Establishing rapport with community stakeholders, polling place representatives, and major political party leaders helps minimize misunderstandings. The Supervisor position is ultimately responsible for a smooth flow, but building a team of trusted individuals for rapid response is a priority. Having properly maintained and functioning phones must also be assured. When workers are inundated with long lines and complex issues, poll watchers may notice things that need to be addressed, so they are valuable. Statutes are final.
