Marion Election Supervisor Resigns

The Marion County Commission is searching for an election supervisor with the next election less than two months away. Sandra D. Brown is resigning from that position, as well as her position as deputy registrar, effective this Friday, February 26.
Brown had requested an increase in pay for both positions. The County Commission had approved a raise, but she felt it was not enough, considering the increase in workload and responsibilities that have come with the increased scrutiny of elections in recent years.
"The commissioners did give a small pay raise increase," she said. "However, it was just over a quarter of what I was requesting. Therefore, it seems that I have come to an impasse with the County Commissioners and feel it is time for me to move on. I would...