County to Hold Public Hearing on Countywide Polling Places on Friday

Marion County Seal

In Person, Teleconference, Written Comments Possible

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE USE OF COUNTYWIDE POLLING PLACES DURING THE
MARCH 3, 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of April, 2020, the Commissioner’s Court of Marion County will hold a special meeting at 9:00 a.m. The meeting is normally held in the Commissioner’s Courtroom at 114 W. Austin, Jefferson, TX. 75657.

However, due to the coronavirus issue, the Commissioner’s Court is now meeting in the Marion County District Courtroom, at 114 W. Austin, Jefferson, TX. 75657 so we can practice social distancing. This meeting will also be conducted via video/tele-conference which will be visible/audible for the Commissioner’s and the public, including two-way communication capabilities. A quorum will be required for the video conference meeting.

The public may access this meeting by following the link: https://zoom.us/j/92765012101 and use access code: 927-650-12101. We plan for a recording of the meeting to be available at a later date for viewing on the County’s website.

Also available on the county’s website is a public comment form that must be completed and emailed to vickie.smith@co.marion.tx.us by 8:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting if you wish to address the Commissioner’s Court.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, you may submit written comments to vickie.smith@co.marion.tx.us by 8:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting.

A Commissioners Court Meeting will occur at the same time as the hearing. The Court will consider ordering the continued participation in the countywide polling place program following the hearing.

Note: If you wish to learn to use Zoom, or help in setting up Zoom, before the meeting, please contact the Herald via email or at 903-240-9049, and we can help you get setup. The Herald will be live for this meeting.