HomeMy WebLinkAboutHCBOE Board Meeting Minutes- November 21, 2016- Election Protest and Preliminary Consideration MeetingHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
ELECTION PROTEST
PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATION MEETING
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
3:00 P.M.
Present were; Board Chairman James Currin, Board Secretary Tony Spears, Board Member
Joseph Powell and Director Claire Jones
Also Present: Deputy Director Claudette Williams, Carolyn Elmore and members of the public,
list attached hereto.
Mr. Currin called the meeting to order at 3:04 am.
Business:
The Board reviewed the Election Protest filed by Mrs. Elmore stating that a felon, Michael
Conwell, should not have voted in this election. Because he voted the results were tabulated
erroneously. Mrs. Jones summarized the process for removal of Felons, Voter Challenges and
Election Protests. Mrs. Jones clarified that the Board must answer two questions before moving
forward with the protest: was the protest filed timely and does the protest show probably cause.
Mrs. Elmore submitted copies of Mr. Conwell's criminal history.
After some discussion Mr. Powell moved to approve sustain the protest and move forward with a
hearing. There was no second. Motion died. Mr. Spears moved to dismiss the protest. Mr. Currin
seconded. Approved 2 to 1 with Mr. Powell casting the dissenting vote.
With no further business to discuss, Mr. Powell moved to adjourn. Mr. Spears seconded. The
meeting was adjourned at 3:29 am.
The next meeting will be Canvass on November 22 at 4:00pm.
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