Some people say that price tag may have been a little too high. But, the county commissioners had previously set some money aside in preparations for the Holtmeyer trial. They later found out that that amount wasn't enough. So, extra money was taken from this year's operating budget. About 500 people are needed to work at the 97 polling places in Blair County election day, next Tuesday, November 2nd.
Officials say in several precincts there is no problem because some workers return year after year.
The workers are vital to the electoral process. And Blair County is asking for your help. A child was hit by a bus during Monday's morning commute in Altoona. The bus that struck the student is from the Hollidaysburg School District. More jobs and better water may be in the future for Blair County.