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Inglis said the consultant’s responsibilities would include helping recruit, hire and train poll workers; reviewing directives issued by the Secretary of State; and helping with polling location layout and setup. They would also help acquire all election equipment and supplies, as well as publish required notices, Inglis said.

Krokoff says the city is looking for someone who has experience as an elections superintendent, able to help with each portion of the process.

“What I’m looking for is someone that’s done this,” Krokoff said. “I don’t need another us, right?”

The position has a budget of $20,000, though Krokoff said one candidate requested $100,000.

The city has given itself an April 24 deadline to find someone who fits the bill.

Polling locations

Councilmembers agreed there would be one polling location for advanced voting and that it would be Milton City Hall. However, the question of how many polling places there would be on election day saw debate.

During the April 10 meeting, Krokoff suggested that the city should have three polling locations for more “cushion,” diverging from the Milton election committee’s recommendation of two locations.

Krokoff provided a color-coded map to the City Council, outlining three precincts and highlighting potential polling locations, like Milton City Hall, the Milton City Park and Preserve, and the Milton Municipal Court.

Three voting sites could better