Voter registration problems that hampered last month’s primary elections are believed to be fixed now, according to Donley County Tax Assessor/Collector Kristy Christopher.
Speaking at Monday’s regular meeting of county commissioners, Christopher said her office had done a review of all precinct lines and she believes all problems have been resolved.
New voter registration cards were printed Tuesday morning, Christopher told the Enterprise. Her office will go through each card to assure that person is listed in the correct county precinct, school district, and municipality where applicable. She then plans to have the cards in the mail to voters by this Friday, April 15.
“If you see anything wrong with your card, please call me immediately and let’s get it fixed before early voting starts,” Christopher said.
Early voting in the Clarendon city and school board elections will start April 25. The tax assessor/collector’s office number is 806-874-2193
In other county business, commissioners met with Randy Bond, who is the Republican candidate for constable in Precincts 3&4. With no opposition on the November ballot, Bond will be elected and subsequently take office in January. County officials met with the candidate to discuss his plans and expectations for the office as they begin work on the FY 2023 county budget.
According to Judge John Howard, Bond stated he expects a salary similar to that of a sheriff’s deputy, a county vehicle, and county health insurance.
The constable’s office has been vacant since the end of January 2021 when former constable Doug Wright resigned. The current FY 2022 county budget has a salary for the office of $100 per month and a $50 per month car allowance.
Commissioners also agreed in principle to granting right-of-way access for a gas line on County Road P from the intersection at FM 2695. County officials want to see more details from the company making the request before giving formal approval, Howard said.
A resolution authorizing a grant application for courthouse restoration funds from the Texas Historical Commission was approved. The grant would address continued stone spalling around the base of the 1890 Courthouse and other issues identified by the county’s architect.
Motions were approved to combine and consolidate voting precincts 301 and 303 for the May 7 and May 24 elections where appropriate.
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