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Extra paperwork at the polls leaving some voters frustrated
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Elections Administrator explains required affidavit Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- It appears as though some voters casting their ballots early in the May 4th Springs Hill Water Supply Corporation election have been walking away frustrated from the polls after being asked to sign a state mandated affidavit clearing their eligibility in the election. Lisa Hayes, the Guadalupe County Elections Administrator, says she is apologizing for any frustration that voters might be experiencing and says the requirement comes straight from the Secretary of State’s
office. “So this requirement is for Springs Hill voters only -- Springs Hill SUD confirmation election. These are the only voters that are affected by this legal requirement and the water code requires that ‘a voter who votes in a confirmation election for a special utility district complete a voter affidavit prior to voting.’ I’ve checked with the Secretary of State to ensure that this is accurate. They agree this has to be done. So, it’s the law. It’s not something that the water district has just
put on the voters or that the elections office has put on the voters. This is determined by the Election Code Section 49.1025 of the Texas Water Code,” said Hayes. The state describes this extra paperwork at the polls as a safeguard measure implemented to protect the integrity of the special utility district and its residents and to help combat any outside or private influences. Hayes says most of the questions on the affidavit help to confirm a voter’s residency. “Basically the voter needs to
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Seguin Today magazine is back with an all new issue featuring two new stories you’ll want to check out. First up, we will take you inside Seguin’s Mosheim mansion where you’ll explore the building’s history and see photos from the building’s refurbished and designed interior. Then we’ll take you into the garden wih Master Gardener Clara Mae Marcotte who shares wisdom for your spring planting season. Seguin Today is available around town, a our KWED office as well as online by clicking here.