How is the summit county board of elections debating ways to reduce staffing costs?
Some cuts OK’d at Summit County Board of Elections By Katie Byard Beacon Journal staff writer Summit County Board of Elections members — who have been debating ways to reduce staffing costs — agreed this morning to cut the hourly pay of part-time workers and lay off two full-time employees. Board President Jack Morrison Jr. said board members are considering mandating a one- or two-day a month unpaid furlough for all employees. Morrison — a Republican — said this issue would be discussed at a future board meeting. Board members split along party lines when voting whether to eliminate the assistant deputy director job. The two Republican members — Morrison and Brian Daley — voted in favor of eliminating the position held by Scott Sigel, a Republican. Sigel was openly critical of Summit County GOP Chairman Alex Arshinkoff during an effort last year to oust him as party chairman, comparing him to Fidel Castro. Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, will have to break the ti
Some cuts OK’ d at Summit County Board of Elections Summit County Board of Elections members — who have been debating ways to reduce staffing costs — agreed this morning to cut the hourly pay of part-time workers and lay off two full-time employees. Board President Jack Morrison Jr. said board members are considering mandating a one- or two-day a month unpaid furlough for all employees. Morrison — a Republican — said this issue would be discussed at a future board meeting. Board members split along party lines when voting whether to eliminate the assistant deputy director job. The two Republican members — Morrison and Brian Daley — voted in favor of eliminating the position held by Scott Sigel, a Republican. Sigel was openly critical of Summit County GOP Chairman Alex Arshinkoff during an effort last year to oust him as party chairman, comparing him to Fidel Castro. Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, will have to break the tie. Sources:
