** CALL TO ACTION **
There is a problem and a little contention between the Waco, WISD, Midway ISD and the County concerning the scheduled May 2 elections for those governmental entities. I had heard that suit could be a possibility if the voting did not occur on that date. However, I spoke with Mayor Kyle Deaver who assured me that litigation was not on the table. The problem is the concern over the coronavirus has already caused elections, conventions and most activities to be curtailed and moved. As such, the concern is having the election as scheduled for the City and Schools would put people at risk. Certainly, it is hoped that by that time things would be back to some degree of normal but that is not assured. It is a great probability that having the election on May 2 we would not have the number of qualified election workers required since folks may not choose to accept that risk. The same would apply to the training needed to get new folks willing to work qualified to work since we still are under an order to avoid meetings with multiple persons. Mayor Deaver also advised me that he agrees an election in the summer would be advantageous the same as the change of the primary run-off. This I understand is up to the Governor to make that call. Therefore, so that our elections are fair, proper and administered by qualified person, I ask that you contact the Governor’s office and request that this election be moved to a time in July.
STRENGTH AND HONOR
Jon
