Become a poll worker
With the new year upon us, King County Elections is urging residents to resolve to support democracy (as well as meet other civic-minded citizens) by serving as an Election Day poll worker in 2007. As Jim Buck, interim director of King County Records, Elections and Licensing Services, says:
"Poll workers will help ensure almost 379,000 poll voters have the chance to make their opinions count. The Feb. 6 special election requires we hire and train nearly 2,000 poll workers to staff 236 polling places and the clock is ticking to fill these positions."More information:
Voters in nine jurisdictions will be voting on ballot measures during the February 6 special election. King County Elections is still looking for 300 poll workers, mainly in the Duvall, Carnation and Seattle areas.Individuals interested in serving as a poll worker should call the Poll Worker Coordination Office at 206-296-1606.
Poll workers are responsible for opening and closing the polls and issuing ballots to voters. Workers will receive a four-hour, paid training, and the position requires attentiveness and a commitment to helping people navigate the election process.
Poll workers in King County receive around $118.00 for their service on Election Day, which begins at 6 AM and ends once the poll closing procedures are completed, around 9 PM.
