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Town of Pierson Special Election: May 19, 2020

Original title: https://www.volusiaelections.gov/core/fileparse.php/90/urlt/Sample-Ballot-Ad-Town-of-Pierson-Special-Election-5-19-2020.pdf

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The Frame

What this does

Residents of Pierson are voting on whether to merge the roles of mayor and council chairman and create a new vice mayor position, which would change the town's leadership structure starting in November 2020.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Registered voters in Pierson

They are eligible to vote in the special election and will have their ballots mailed to them.

Pierson Town Council

The council would be responsible for appointing a vice mayor if the charter amendment is approved.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Town of Pierson is holding a mail-in special election on May 19, 2020, to decide on a proposed amendment to the town charter. Registered voters will receive ballots by mail and must return them by 7 p.m. on election day.

Key Facts

The special election will be conducted entirely by mail.
Ballots were scheduled to be mailed to all registered Pierson voters on April 29, 2020.
The deadline to return ballots to the Supervisor of Elections office is May 19, 2020, at 7 p.m.
A collection box for ballots is available at Pierson Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The ballot measure proposes merging the offices of mayor and council chairman.
The ballot measure proposes creating a vice mayor position appointed by the town council.
If passed, the new combined mayor/chairman role would be filled by voters in the November 2020 general election.
The Canvassing Board will meet on May 19, 2020, at 2 p.m. to perform logic and accuracy testing and canvass ballots.
An additional Canvassing Board meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2020, at 5 p.m., if needed.
The voter registration deadline for this election was April 20, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I vote in this election?

All registered voters in Pierson will be mailed a ballot. You can return it via mail or use the collection box at Pierson Town Hall.

What happens if I don't receive my ballot?

You can verify the status of your ballot at www.volusiaelections.org.

What is the proposed change to the mayor's office?

The amendment would merge the mayor and council chairman positions into one role and create a new vice mayor position appointed by the town council.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Consolidation of Municipal Leadership

The town is moving toward a consolidated leadership model by merging the mayor and council chairman roles.

Town of Pierson

Connected Entities

personCarmen M. Spelorzi“Pierson Town Clerk and contact person for the election.”Map →

location1750 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32720“Location of the Supervisor of Elections office and Canvassing Board meetings.”Map →

locationTown of Pierson“The municipality holding the special election.”Map →

personLisa Lewis“Supervisor of Elections for Volusia County.”Map →

Sources

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www.volusiaelections.gov

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