How to become an election judge in Gaithersburg
Did you ever wonder how election judges are selected? They are volunteers, just like you.
If you would like to become an election judge, carefully read the following notice from the City of Gaithersburg and offer your services. When you serve as an election judge you do get paid for your time. You will meet a lot of people in the community as you provide a very important service. Don’t worry about a lack of experience. A training session will provide the knowledge you need for this election and future elections.
Gaithersburg Seeks Judges for November 5 Election
The City of Gaithersburg is seeking election judges for its 2013 municipal elections, being held on Tuesday, November 5. Judges are needed for six polling places located throughout the City.
To be eligible for consideration, interested applicants must be registered to vote in Montgomery County. Residency within the City of Gaithersburg is not required. Attendance at an election judge training session is mandatory.
Judges may work either full or half-day shifts. A full day is from 6:15 a.m. until the closing of the polls. Half day shifts are available from 6:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1 p.m. until close of polls. Judges are compensated at a rate of $175 for a full day shift and $117.50 for a half day shift.
Interested applicants should contact Lauren Klingler in the Office of the City Manager, 301-258-6310 x2172, or e-mail lklingler@gaithersburgmd.gov.
On November 5, 2013, Gaithersburg residents will cast their ballots for Mayor and two City Council Members who will serve the community at-large for four-year terms. The terms of office for Mayor Sidney A. Katz and Council Members Henry F. Marraffa, Jr. and Michael A. Sesma expire in November. For more information visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/elections.
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