More than 20 people today asked the Allen County Election Board to consider having more than 40 locations for voters if members decide to switch to vote centers.

Officials have proposed moving from 110 polling places on Election Day to 39 vote centers that would accept all registered Allen County voters. Board members are also considering adding two more satellite locations for early voting, allowing voters to choose from seven centers to cast votes in the days leading up to an election.

People who shared their thoughts on the proposed vote centers at today's meeting don't oppose having places where people can vote, regardless of precinct, they said. They are concerned that 39 vote centers will not be enough to allow full accessibility with minimal barriers.

Amy Scrogham, director of el

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