Livingston is in need of poll workers for its upcoming elections, and we highly encourage readers to consider signing up for the job. Working the polls provides people with the opportunity to become a part of their local election experience and witness Democracy in action, while also making some extra money.All one needs to be eligible is be 16 years of age or older, be a registered voter in Essex County, and be available to attend a free training course held by the county.In return, workers will get to experience the excitement of Election Day, and $300 for the day of work. In addition, those who choose to work on in-person early voting days will receive $21.44 per hour.If any high school students fit that criteria, in particular, “poll worker” would look great on a college application! We cannot say for sure, but we suspect that high school teachers might understand and appreciate if their students chose to spend their Election Day working, even if it meant a day away from the classroom.Those interested in signing up can email townclerk@livingstonnj. org or call 973-535-7940.We hope residents will strongly consider signing up. You get to play an active role in our Democracy and make a few hundred dollars for your trouble. Sounds like a good deal to us!
