Sonoma County Needs Poll Workers For March 7 Special Election

SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- If you're willing and able to lend a helping hand and would like to witness in democracy in action, the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters could use you in a few weeks.

The Registrar says there's a critical need for precinct officers for the upcoming March 7, 2017, special election.

A typical polling place has three to five members, with an inspector in charge and additional clerks to help. There's a modest stipend of $135 plus mileage for inspectors and $100 for other workers for the day.

The work isn't difficult, but there is a lot to remember; a two hour training class is required of inspectors and is recommended for all other poll workers, with Saturday and evening classes available.

All necessary voting day supplies are also provided at the class and because of this, inspectors must bring their own vehicles and be prepared to transport the supplies.

Election Day begins at 6 a.m. and lasts until the polls close, all ballots are accounted for, and the ballots and supplies are delivered to one of the 14 return centers, estimated at roughly 9 to 10 p.m.

To volunteer, call (707) 565-6816, e-mail rov-polls@sonoma-county.org, or by drop by the Registrar's office at 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa.

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