Poll Worker Appreciation Day: Honoring Dedicated Election Personnel | December 10, 2015

Poll Worker Appreciation Day December 10, 2015

Great Personnel You chose bright, conscientious, outgoing people who worked efficiently and agreeably together to manage the voting in Old Greenwich. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

The voters were greeted nicely and given instruction, if needed. The lines moved smoothly. All voters seemed to be treated with respect. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

The welcoming and diplomatic attitude of tabulator tender Rick Holz, who made the transition from filling out ballots to inserting them in the machine seamless for voters and helped those who over-voted get new ballots without making them feel self-conscious. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Did you know? All tabulators, ballots, and election equipment is tested, packed, and sealed at least 10 days before an election?

Tad was wonderful. Elizabeth was hysterically funny and made the day go quickly. Abner was an excellent moderator...very efficient and organized. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Lucy Macaluso is always amazing!! She can do anything and everything! - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Did you know? The Greenwich Board of Education closes schools on election day. In 2016 this will become the standard throughout Connecticut.

John Halpin is always ready and has all his ducks in a row. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Our fearless leader--Rick Brooks. Unflappable, courteous and kind to all: voters with problems and workers alike. He took voters in order and helped them without stress. I believe everyone left feeling good about their experience. Rick was terrific as organizer and prompt problem-solver. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Hmmm... I think we should have cocktails at 6:30 with snacks too! - Suggestion From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

I was delighted to work alongside Pamela Francefort. She combines the best of an experienced poll worker -- very capable and very pleasant. She gets extra points for telling her co-workers at the table to get reasonably comfortable chairs from the principal's office! - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Assistant Registrars Tina Corlett and Mary McLaughlin did an excellent supportive role with voters and other team members. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Did you know? Real-time updates on voter turnout are available online for Greenwich elections since 2014? Visit greenwichct.org/vote on election day to see our turnout widget .

Thanks to John & Nancy Harris for their dedication and hard work. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Irene Friedman is exceptional. We had a perfect book and it is due to her watching me and me watching her. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Did you know? Almost 500 people receive end of night results in their email at each election? Sign up at greenwichct.org/vote.

Sharon Reekstin was an exceptional greeter and guider of voters!! - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Dr. Ron Wilson was very helpful giving breaks and also very congenial. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

THE REAL GREENWICH TOWN PARTY! At even the smallest election, there are enough voters to overflow Bridgeport s Webster Bank Arena or Bluefish Stadium! But our election party goes on continuously for 14 hours, in 12 simultaneous locations, rain or shine! Now that s event planning!

Valerie Pisano did a great job as the moderator, especially since it was her first time. Valerie was great to work with. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

I think Nick Edwards was very patient and accommodating to all and his wife Christine Edwards was a pleasure to work with. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Nancy Finlay worked alongside me with the official checker book and was awesome! - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Town and BOE technology specialists supply telephones, wifi, computers, and printers to our polling places and set up this equipment before every election. Thank you: Eileen Ingalls Tony Tripodi Francis St. Jean Greg Osgan Paul Hinlicky

Sharon Griffin, Pat Russo and Jamie Powers are excellent and do their jobs well. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Did you know? Together, the Democratic and Republican Registrars hire between 150 and 200 poll workers, depending on the election.

We seemed to be a team for the most part; Mary Kate McGoldrick had a few new (to me) papers that were great ideas for easier tabulating. But EVERYONE helped each other. as a team. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

In addition to doing great at her own job, Jean Duffy is always willing to assist others. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Vinny Megale was a joy to work with and was on top of his game all day long. - From 2015 Poll Worker Survey

Did you know? Members of the Department of Public Works are poll workers too! They transport all voting equipment and set up the polling place. Special thanks to: Alan Monelli Sam Steve O Hurley Guy with the beard John Thompson