Board of Elections Seeks Poll Workers

The Nassau County Board of Elections reported Monday that it still has  openings for poll workers for the Aug.1 special referendum vote.

Positions are available throughout the county. The work schedule Aug.1 is 5:15 a.m. to the close of polls. Pay starts at $180 for the day and $25 for a 2-hour training class required to perform the task.

The responsibilities are to assist voters with the process on Election Day. Workers will be trained on how to sign in voters, guide them to the correct voting machine and ensure that their vote is cast in private and secure manner.

Eligible workers must be Nassau County residents, registered to vote and 18 years or older. Workers must be available to report to the  assigned polling place at 5:15 a.m. on Aug.1 and work until polls close. Workers must also attend a two-hour training class held in Mineola at various times the week before the election.

If you are interested in becoming a Nassau County Election Day Poll Worker and meet the requirements listed above, please call your party of choice at:

Republican Inspectors Department: 516-571-2892

Democratic Inspectors Department: 516-571-2893

At issue is the county's proposal to borrow to rebuild the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.