The number of voters coming in to Lawrenceville City Hall to cast their ballots was described as "pretty good" by poll manager Becky Roberts. At about 1pm, just under 400 people had come through to vote for a new city council member.
"Two, three years ago, with the mayor’s race, we in house voted over 2,000 people. Plus there were close to 900 early voters and absentees," said Roberts. "I think some people are predicting a good 800," she said of voters coming in.
“When we have a mayor’s race and two council races, that sometimes brings out more people than just one council race. Usually when you have a race with the mayor and it’s hotly contested, then that’s when you have the big, big turnout."
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This year, only one city council post is contested with four candidates.
Some Unaware of County Elections
Upon leaving City Hall for the municipal elections, we came across a few voters who were either unaware of the SPLOST vote or did not know where to go to vote in Gwinnett County Elections. They were able to ask poll workers how to find their county polling place.Councilmember Tony Powell came into City Hall to cast his vote for a new colleague on the council. After this vote, Powell is headed to his county assigned polling place to vote on SPLOST.
He plans to vote yes on the one percent tax.
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“Because of the quality of things that are done with those resources,” said Powell. “And what’s been done with that for the county, and especially the city. It is a great resource that builds community.”
Amanda Martin also plans to vote yes on SPLOST. Martin is the wife of outgoing City Councilmember P.K. Martin.
“I think it does great things for our county,” said Martin.
Polls in both the City of Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County close at 7pm.
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If you are unsure of where you need to go to vote, visit the state's My Voter Page.
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