Look at poll workers
In reference to:
"ROSES: To county elections officials for a generally trouble-free day -- though there were a few snafus. For instance: A polling place in Springettsbury Township where the last person in line didn't cast a vote until hours after the 8 p.m. closing time. Perhaps another machine would be in order there? In fact, given the lines in many places, the county should look at the whole setup."
I am convinced that it is not as much a lack of voting machines as it is the poll workers at each of the precincts that cause long lines. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate that so many elderly individuals want to be a part of the democratic process, but when they can not see the voters rolls, have trouble hearing voters when they provide their name or just can't do the job, there is a job better suited for them in another area of the voting process.
I witnessed a poll worker in my precinct looking for BA last names under CU. I saw many voters flipping through the book to find their own name. I saw so many voters rolling their eyes, crossing their arms and becoming just frustrated. Some patience is necessary in an election such as the one we just came through, but when the process is prolonged not because of the overwhelming lines but because of the workers, something needs to be addressed.
Chad Baker
Manchester Township
I should tend to concur...The problem was there was only *ONE* person checking credentials as you entered the voting area...while four out of five or six boothes sat idle...