Rockwall County News Briefs

Election 2017: Vote early

(Sept. 27, 2016) Rockwall County Election Administrator Chris Lynch urges residents to vote early in the 2017 presidential race due to expected large crowds.

There are about 57,000 registered voters in the county, Mr. Lynch said, and it is estimated that 45,000 will cast votes in the November election. Half of those will vote early, he said. so, to avoid long lines on Election Day, VOTE EARLY!

“Typically, about 50 percent of citizens vote early,” he said, “so the potential for a huge turnout exists. To avoid long lines on Election Day, vote early!”

The county has purchased additional equipment, including a robust package of paper ballots for this election, he noted

Early voting starts Oct. 24 and ends Nov. 4.

October 24 through Oct. 28 and from Oct. 31 through Nov.2, polls are open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

On Oct. 29 and Oct.31, polls are open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and on Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Election Day is Nov. 8, and the last day to register to vote is Oct. 11. The Elections Office is located at 915 Whitmore Dr., Suite D (the same plaza where DPS is located).

More information is available at http://www.rockwallvotes.com/voter-info

REDC update

Sheri Franza of the City of Rockwall’s Economic Development Corporation updated the Commissioners Court on Sept. 13 about the “tremendous amount of growth” of EDC, now in its 20^th year.

EDC’s goal is to diversify and broaden Rockwall’s tax base, Ms. Franza said. She discussed the latest businesses that have joined the corporation’s Rockwall Technology Park. They include Channell Corporation, a telecommunications company that will move into a 175,000 sq. ft. facility (with rail service). It will add $25M to the tax base and150 jobs.

“We grow our own residential work force,” she explained, “and that includes all of Rockwall County.”

Honoring emergency workers

September is National Preparedness Month, and Rockwall County emergency preparedness workers were honored during the Sept. 13 Commissioners Court meeting by Kelly Williams with the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Receiving thanks from Commissioners Dennis Bailey, David Magness, Lee Gilbert and Cliff Sevier are: Sherry Decker (911 Operations Supervisor); Stephanie Burks (911 Supervisor); and Amanda Santos (Communications). Not present was Teresa Wilson.

Submitted press release.

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