The true measure of good work isn’t how we do when everything is going right. It’s how we respond when the going gets tough. When Lucas County election workers faced one challenge after another, they showed us just what they\u2019re made of.<\/p>\n
A bomb threat forced a temporary shutdown of a polling location, and hundreds of absentee ballots arrived at the last minute. These events had a domino effect on staffing, adding to everyone’s workload and delaying the county\u2019s initial announcement of results. These weren’t small hurdles. They were significant challenges that required patience, diligence, and a commitment to getting everything done correctly and methodically.<\/p>\n
But these election workers didn’t back down. They persevered and put in the necessary long hours to get it right. They were careful, followed new laws and procedures, and are still hard at work to make sure every eligible vote is counted and the integrity of our election was upheld.<\/p>\n
We know everyone wants election results as quickly as possible but elections aren’t a race to the finish line. Taking the time to verify results isn’t a failure of the process, it shows that the process is working. We’d rather have accurate results than rushed results, and these election workers understood the assignment.<\/p>\n
The League of Women Voters Toledo Lucas County especially want to recognize the bipartisan Lucas County election team. These women and men deserve more than just a thank-you. They deserve our respect and gratitude. When our democracy faced a difficult day, they showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and did the hard work to ensure every vote counted. We are fortunate to have them, and we are truly grateful for a job very well done.<\/p>\n
Holly Monsos
\nPresident, League of Women Voters Toledo Lucas County<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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