Election Day at Polling Location for Precinct 225
BY CARLY ROMANO
NNB Reporter
ST. PETERSBURG—During midday, the polling location for voting precinct 225 was having problems with kids throwing rocks and pine bark not only at cars in the parking lot, but also at a poll-worker and his motor bike.
This caused a disturbance, which lead to the volunteer poll workers to go outside and ward off the kids who were dropped off at a nearby school bus stop.
Those working were discussing whether to move their cars in fear the kids would not leave.
After being yelled at several times, the kids began to move away from the property.
The polling location for precinct 225 is held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and is in close range of a school zone.
In the midst of problems with school kids, no voters were present.
According to Jason Latimer, spokesman for the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, only 32 people have voted for precinct 225 as of 4:19 p.m.
Poll workers muttered that this was extremely low traffic compared to past elections.
Regina Johnson, resident of District 5, cast a ballot on all referendum questions as well as a candidates for District 5 and 7.
“I always vote,” she said with pride after voting.
Election information is posted outside of all polling locations. Voters should come prepared, as poll workers are not allowed to advise or educate about the election.
“We are able to provide press releases, voting registration deadlines and any election information,” Latimer said.
For further information regarding elections, voters can visit www.votepinellas.com.
