MANSFIELD -- The Richland County Board of Elections offices will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 24, until Monday, Jan. 4, during the holidays, according to a an email press release.
Paulette Hankins, director of elections, and Jane Zimmermann, deputy director, said elections board members voted for the closure during its November board meeting.
A sign will be posted on the office door with the directorsâ cell phone numbers to call in case anyone needs immediate assistance. The directors will monitor their emails and phone messages during this time, and will be available as needed.
The staff has been on a staggered schedule with specific employees designated to a âTeam Aâ and âTeam Bâ since the first of December when the county was classified as purple status.