On June 17, the Swain County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the Board of Elections to relocate to the Swain County Business Education and Training Center, located at 45 East Ridge Drive in Bryson City. The Board of Elections voted unanimously to request this relocation at its regular meeting on May 13.
The Training Center has abundant space for voting, parking, storage, training and office operations and is in an area that is conducive to road safety during busy voting periods. This new location will enable the Board to better serve the public, enhance voter safety and continue to conduct free and fair elections.
The final day of candidate filing is scheduled to be the last day of operations at the Board’s present location, and relocation is scheduled to be completed by July 21. A ribbon-cutting or similar ceremony will be held on Tuesday, July 22, on which date the incoming Board of Elections will be sworn in at Noon.