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NEW WARD BOUNDARIES IN FALL ELECTIONS Following the 2000 national census, really is preferable to register before- Click on "Wards — Polling Places" to all state and local governments were hand." To register to vote before the see a ward map and a list of polling required to redraw their elective dis- election, simply fill out a voter regis- places. Click on "Washington tricts to ensure equal representation tration card,available at City Hall and County Info" for information regard- among the wards. At its April 15, a variety of other locations.To register ing registering to vote. 2002 meeting, the City Council at the polls, you will need proof of approved a new ward plan, chosen your identity and the address where from three possible redistricting plans you are living on election day (for prepared by Hugo's Community example, a utility bill). HUGO POLLING PLACES: Development Department. If you have further questions regard- Ward 1: Hugo Fire Station Michele Lindau, Community ing your ward, polling place, or regis- Ward 2: Hugo City Hall — Development Assistant, explains that tration, you may call the Hugo City NOTE.- This is a new poll location. the new plan did result in some Hall at (651) 762-6300, or visit the Ward 3: Rice Lake Park Building changes in ward boundaries, but kept City's web site at www.ci.hugo.mn.us. the general configuration the same. There were two ward boundary changes (1) the north central part of THE CITY OF HUGO NEEDS YOU: the previous Ward 3 is now in Ward 2; and (2) the northeast corner of the BECOME AN ELECTION JUDGE previous Ward 1 is now in Ward 3. Also, Ward 2 now has two precincts, The City of Hugo is currently looking for residents who might be interested to coincide with new legislative in being trained as election judges. City Clerk Mary Ann Creager explains, boundaries. (Ward 3,which previous- "We need to have a pool of trained judges available to serve on election day, ly had two precincts, now has only as well as additional judges to serve as alternates if the need arises." one.) People serving in this important position help guarantee that the rights of vot- ers are protected and that all election procedures are properly carried out on The new plan will be effective with the fall 2002 elections. A primary election day. Duties include: open and close the polls, distribute ballots and be responsible for all election materials, ensure that only qualified voters are election will be held on September 10, permitted to vote and that all votes are cast in secret, help any voters who 2002 (although there are no local require assistance, obtain the voting results after the polls are closed, and cer- Hugo primary races), and the general tify the election results. Election judges are paid $7.00 per hour and work election is on November 5, 2002. from 6:00 a.m. until about 10:00 p.m. Training is provided by the City of Washington County will be sending Hugo. postcards to all registered voters, informing them of their ward and Basic requirements for becoming an election judge are: (1) eligibility to vote polling place. in Washington county, and (2) ability to read, write, and speak English. In addition, an election judge cannot be a candidate in the election, or closely Lindau encourages City residents to related to a candidate, or closely related to another election judge in the same register to vote prior to the elections. precinct. (Being closely related means a spouse, parent, child, or sibling.) "Although voters are allowed to regis- If you are interested in being trained to be an election judge for Hugo, please ter at the polls on election day," she contact City Clerk Mary Ann Creager at (651) 762-6311. states, the lines can get very long. It 8