LEVY COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS COMPLETES TERM AS FSE PRESIDENT

May 18, 2020

Tammy Jones, Levy County Supervisor of Elections recently completed her term as President of the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE).  "As I reflect on this past year as President, a tremendous amount of work was accomplished by our association," said Supervisor Jones.

Florida joined the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).  The information received will help Supervisors maintain more accurate voter registration rolls.  Maintaining the voter registration rolls is a critical component to ensuring the integrity of our elections in Florida.  ERIC will also allow Florida to identify eligible but unregistered voters in hopes of encouraging voter registration.

The FSE joined the Florida Department of State with a Joint Election Security Initiative (JESI).  JESI has made it possible for all Florida counties to be scanned for security vulnerabilities.  Florida is constantly engaging with federal and state partners to ensure the security of elections.

In October, the FSE held a statewide Canvassing Board Orientation.  County Commissioners, Judges, Municipal Clerks, and Supervisors of Elections were in attendance.  This was the largest Canvassing Board Orientation  held to date.  The association also partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to host a security exercise for Supervisors and staff members.

Florida Supervisors were faced with a great deal of uncertainity as the 2020 Presidential Preference Primary approached due to COVID-19.  Even during the midst of the beginning of a pandemic, Florida was able to conduct successful elections.  Florida Supervisors will continue to ask the Governor for flexibility in order to provide a safe environment for voters, poll workers, and staff.