Less than two weeks before the statewide elections are about to take place, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in San Luis Obispo County is on the rise.
At a press conference on August 31, the county public health officer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, said that the county is currently facing the highest number of coronavirus patients in intensive care units.
The governor’s recall election will be held on Tuesday, September 14, and county officials are sharing safety tips with local voters.
In order to limit contact, officials encourage voters to return their mailed ballots by mail or by delivering them to the official drop box.
There are 17 official ballot boxes in the county. Voters can also cast their completed ballots at the election office in San Luis Obispo or Atascadero.
Those who wish to vote in person must wear a mask when in the polling station. They should bring their blank emails to vote in exchange for district votes.
Officials also recommend bringing a personal blue or black ink pen to vote, to understand your voting plan in advance and always know how you feel. If you feel unwell or have symptoms, please stay at home and return your ballot by mail.
Polling stations will provide voters with limited surgical masks, hand sanitizer, gloves and disinfectant wipes.
Election officials remind voters that each postal vote will be checked for signatures. Every valid ballot will be counted, no matter how it returns to the election office.
Anyone who has questions about voting or ballot papers can contact election officials at 805-781-5228.
Post time: Sep-04-2021