Voting in a church or religious facility

[Miss Kitty]

but that was before internet bulletin boards and gangs of crazed housekeepers in san destin selling drugs. a much simpler time.

I remember my mom taking us with her to vote for nixon, at a school up the street.

True.

 

[Jdarg]

We used to go with my mom too! We voted at our school for years, then in later years we voted at the firehouse. It was a big social event all day- people stayed for hours visiting. I loved watching my mom vote!

 

[beachmouse]

There was a blurb in the NWFDN about voting on church property the other day. Pat Holleran (Okaloosa supervisor of elections) said that they ended up at so many churches because polling sites have to comply with ADA rules regarding accessability, restrooms, etc. and other rules about ballot security and that in many areas, the church hall or family life center ends up being the only space available that fits those guidelines for acceptable poll sites.

As long as any religous items are removed from or covered in the rooms where the public goes to vote, then I don't see a problem with it, and I'm about as big on church & state seperation as you can get.

 

[Teresa]

There was a blurb in the NWFDN about voting on church property the other day. Pat Holleran (Okaloosa supervisor of elections) said that they ended up at so many churches because polling sites have to comply with ADA rules regarding accessability, restrooms, etc. and other rules about ballot security and that in many areas, the church hall or family life center ends up being the only space available that fits those guidelines for acceptable poll sites.

As long as any religous items are removed from or covered in the rooms where the public goes to vote, then I don't see a problem with it, and I'm about as big on church & state seperation as you can get.

excellent info BM, thanks.

for years we voted at the Methodist Church in Pt Washington. and it was such a feeling of community to go there and see your neighbors and folks from your area. the church is a community place. I am thankful that they open their doors to do a community service for us all.

I don't see how voting in a church's rec facility can be harmful to anyone.

now our polling place is at Christian International. It isn't as convenient for us, but they have a nice big room and the people working the polls were very gracious. I am thankful to that church as well for providing such a wonderful community service.

 

[ShallowsNole]

I am without words on this one. And that, my friend, is a feat. Just ask ShallowsNole. You are to be congratulated.

Yeah it is.

I haven't even read to the end of this thread yet (gotta work in about two minutes) BUT the Pt Washington precinct used to vote at Bay Elementary. The problem with that is (1) major disruption of the school day, especially when the line to vote runs down the hall, and more importantly (2) enabling every Tom, Dick and Harry that is registered to vote (and possibly some who are not) into an elementary school.

Now, back to my soapbox...since Rosemary Beach now has its own precinct, #15 needs to be moved back to Pt Washington United Methodist. We are even building an 18,000 sq ft humongus Family Life Center that would be perfect for this.

 

[Smiling JOe]

ShallowsNole, you bring up a good point. Registered sex offenders are not allowed in schools which are operating.

 

[seaside2]

You know, with all the flaws, likes and dislikes, inconveniences, etc, this is still the best system on this globe.

I remember the fire station, school, church etc voting places. They all have their plusses and minuses as do all of the various voting methods.

Still, pretty damn good IMHO

 

[scooterbug44]

Wouldn't many sex offenders already be ineligible because they are felons?

I think it's weird to vote in a church, especially considering the political involvement level of some churches. I can understand that it's necessary due to the issues of accessibility/numbers, but find it hard to believe that there are no non secular ADA accessible meeting spaces in Sowal.

I always vote early at the annex - no lines, no church, very convenient!

 

[hnooe]

but that was before internet bulletin boards and gangs of crazed housekeepers in san destin selling drugs. a much simpler time.

I remember my mom taking us with her to vote for nixon, at a school up the street.

heheheh John R.....I got it!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Wouldn't many sex offenders already be ineligible because they are felons?

Not sure of the current status of Felons rights, but the legislature has been working to restore some privileges of Felons, such as voting.