# Board of Elections Regular Meeting

**Body:** Burke County Government — Board of Elections
**Date:** June 10, 2025 12:00 AM EDT (2025-06-10T00:00:00-04:00)

**Link:** https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408

## Summary

The upcoming Board of Elections meeting on June 10th will cover several important topics impacting voter access and election operations. Discussions will focus on budget adjustments, a potential new text-based voter information system ("Text My Gov"), and finding a permanent voting location for the Lovelady 4 precinct. The Board will also review plans for inclement weather during early voting and discuss the future space needs of the Elections office.

Key decisions expected at this meeting include approving the agenda and minutes from a previous meeting, formally designating the Valdese Splash Pad as the new polling location for Lovelady 4, and adopting Burke County's inclement weather plan for early voting. The Board also voted to cancel the July 8th meeting, and will hold a swearing-in ceremony on July 22nd.

Citizens may be particularly interested in the discussions surrounding budget cuts and the "Text My Gov" proposal, as these could affect election resources and voter information delivery. The decision on the Lovelady 4 precinct location will directly impact residents in that area, and understanding the Board’s plans for addressing space needs could provide insight into future election operations.

## Agenda

- [Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4822)
- [Public Comments](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4823)
- [Approval of Agenda](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4824)
- [Approval of Minutes - May 12, 2025](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4825)
- [Updates from the Director](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4826)
- [Decision on Permanent Voting Location for Lovelady 4 Precinct](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4827)
- [Space Needs for the Board of Elections](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4828)
- [Swearing-in Meeting and July Meeting Cancellation](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4829)
- [Inclement Weather Plan](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4830)
- [Recognition of Chairman LH Kirksey](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4831)
- [Adjournment](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408/item/4832)

## Votes

- Linda Walker made the motion to approve the agenda as presented. — Passed, 4-0
- Linda Walker made the motion to approve the minutes of the meeting for May 12, 2025, as presented. — Passed, 3-0
- Beverly Carlton made the motion to designate the Valdese Splash Pad at 408 Hill St SE Valdese as the permanent location for the Lovelady 4 polling location. — Passed, 3-1
- Sandi Walker made the motion to cancel the regularly scheduled board meeting for July. — Passed, 4-0
- Beverly made the motion to adopt a plan for inclement weather for Early Voting as established by Burke County Government Inclement Weather Plan. — Passed, 4-0

## Documents

- [minutes_2025-06-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408?document=2574)
- [agenda_2025-06-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408?document=2569)
- [agenda_packet_2025-06-10.pdf](https://sunshinemeetings.org/event/1408?document=2615)

## Sources

- [CivicClerk](https://burkeconc.portal.civicclerk.com/#!/events/877)