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BY CHLOE YOUNG & GRACIE WARHURST
WilCo o cials reassess voting procedures At a March 24 meeting, Williamson County o cials, party leaders, and voters unpacked what went wrong on election day for the March primary and detailed the changes residents can expect when they return to the polls. What happened With the shift to precinct-level voting for the March 3 primary election, the county had to equip a larger number of polling locations on a shorter timeline. Additionally, both parties struggled to fully sta these locations, Williamson County Elections Administrator Bridgette Escobedo said. Many voters arrived at the wrong location, drove to multiple sites and faced wait times of up to two to three hours, according to accounts from voters. What’s next Both parties have agreed to return to countywide
Hutto delays Prairie Winds funding plan Hutto City Council extended a public hearing for a proposed assessment tied to Improvement Area No. 2 of the Prairie Winds Public Improvement District. The public hearing will continue during the next council meeting April 16. What we know The improvement area spans about 62 acres near CR 133 in Hutto, with plans for 192 single-family homes. The PID would help fund projects such as roads, sidewalks, and water and wastewater lines. The estimated cost of improvements is $10.9 million. Delayed action comes after o cials heard reports that buyers and Real- tors are struggling to obtain documents that explain what PID assessments are and the available payo options for homeowners.
“We cannot ever have this happen again. We can do better for the voters and the citizens of Williamson County.” VALERIE COVEY, PRECINCT 3 WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER
voting for the upcoming primary runo May 26. Voters will be able to vote at any Williamson County polling location, and both parties have agreed to share locations to reduce confusion and share resources. However, the parties will not run a joint election, meaning voters will use two separate lines and check-ins. The Democratic Party will continue to o er electronic ballot marking devices, or BMDs. The Republican party plans to primarily utilize ballot-on-demand printers for hand-marked paper ballots, which will then be fed into scanners.
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