Genoa Township clerk arraigned on misdemeanor in connection with 2020 election
The Genoa Township clerk was arraigned on criminal charges Friday after officials allege ballots were placed in a bag instead of a pre-approved box in the November 2020 election.
Paulette Skolarus was charged on March 9 with one count of failure to perform duty under the state s election law.
The charges arose after the issue was discovered during a Board of Canvassers meeting on Nov. 9.
Minutes from the Livingston County Board of Canvassers meeting state, the Board determined to re-tab AVCB 2 Precincts 3,5,6, and hand count 8. It was determined that the Ballots were sealed in ballot canvas bags, not in approved ballot containers.