Muskegon County Clerk to Offer Free Election Inspector Training

Election inspectors are people who are paid to assist voters at the polls on Election Day. Join us for a FREE 3-hour training. If the training is completed you will receive a certificate which qualifies you to work any election in the state of Michigan for up to 2 years. Training is offered at 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In an attempt to have election inspectors ready for the  November election due to the elimination of straight party voting, Muskegon County Clerk, Nancy A. Waters is offering a free three-hour training to become a certified election inspector.

When: Monday, July 16, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University
200 Viridian Drive, Muskegon, MI 49440

Applications are available at the Muskegon County Clerk’s office or online at http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk

The requirements for this event:
-Complete and return Election Inspector Application to Muskegon County Clerk, 990 Terrace Street, 1st Floor by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11th
-Registered to vote in Michigan (High school students 16 and older are also eligible)
-Legible handwriting
-Basic computer knowledge
-Bring photo ID to training
-Must commit to working on Election Day from 6 a.m. until approximately 9:30 p.m. (or as assigned by municipal clerk)

Anyone interested must return your application by mail/drop off at the Muskegon County Clerk’s office. Located at 990 Terrace Street, Michael E. Kobza Hall of Justice, 1st floor Muskegon, MI 49442.

Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Register at: http://www.co.muskegon.mi.us/clerk
Registration Deadline: WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Upcoming Election Dates:
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Tuesday, November 6, 2018