Paid Election Workers Still Needed in Suisun City

SOLANO COUNTY – Solano County still needs more than 250 people to work at polling locations in the upcoming general election on November 8, 2016, including openings in Suisun City.

"It takes more than 1,200 citizens to help conduct a county-wide election, and we are still a little short," said Solano County Assistant Registrar of Voters John Gardner. “In addition to helping facilitate the American democratic process here in Solano County, poll workers earn a stipend for their participation.”

For their Election Day duties and training commitment, all poll workers, including alternates, receive a stipend ranging between $50 and $250, depending on the position.

For the General Election, the Registrar's Office is looking for people to serve a variety of duties on Election Day. Here in Provisional Clerks and Inspectors are needed.

All poll workers must be willing to attend mandatory training sessions prior to the election. Training is specific to each position and includes on-line training, plus in-person hands-on exercises with equipment used on Election Day.

“Never been a poll worker before,” Gardner says, “don’t let that stop you. We teach you everything you need to know, and, you’ll be working as part of a team.”

Trainings are offered between October 29 and November 5 at the Solano County Administration Center with some evening and Saturday classes available. Participants must arrange for all of their own transportation needs and be able to work on Election Day from 6 a.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.

Apply online - click the “Poll Workers” icon, or, NEW this year, text the word “SOLANO” to 28683 to get signed up. You can also register in person at the Registrar of Voters Office at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2600, in Fairfield.

For more information, call (707) 784-6675.

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