Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, 3rd from left, presents County Clerk Naomi Maestas, 4th from left, and poll workers with a proclamation honoring their work in the election, during Tuesday’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council recognized the Los Alamos County Clerk staff and poll workers during its regular meeting Tuesday night.

Councilor David Reagor read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, election officials, poll-workers and volunteers make up the front line of democracy and are essential to a free and fair election in the great county of Los Alamos, New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, election officials, poll-workers and volunteers undergo elections training, and take an oath of office to faithfully support the New Mexico Constitution and the Constitution of the United States; and

WHEREAS, many election officials, poll-workers and volunteers are veterans, retirees or seniors, who participate in the election process in continued service to our country; and

WHEREAS, election officials, poll-workers and volunteers are registered as Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Independents, Working Families, Green, or Decline to State, but put aside party affiliation to support a fair and transparent election process; and

WHEREAS, election officials, poll-workers and volunteers assist thousands of voters in their communities, and provide vital support and access for individuals with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, election officials, poll-workers and volunteers work hundreds of hours from the start of early voting on October 11th to election day on November 8th and post-election day tallying of results.

NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby recognize

LOS ALAMOS COUNTY’S ELECTION OFFICIALS, POLL-WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS

And express our sincere gratitude to them for their expertise and dedication in conducting a well-managed, accurate, free and fair election that represented the will of Los Alamos registered residents.