Voters and League volunteers press board for more drop boxes, better communication for seniors

Three public commenters urged the board to expand voting options and improve communications ahead of the fall elections. Lynn Farrell, vice president and director of voter services for the League of Women Voters of Bucks County, described work visiting senior centers and said many seniors distrust the mail and need more nearby options like drop boxes and satellite offices.

Sharon Forte, a league volunteer from Doylestown Borough who fields voter calls, described numerous complaints during the 2024 election: “we had numerous calls of people who were just flat out frustrated, angry, upset … they would wait in line for an hour or more and then be told, sorry, we have to cut the line here.” Ed Richardson, the precinct committee person for Doylestown Township Precinct 5, urged selecting a polling site inside the precinct when possible and recommended mailings, site maps and signage to prevent confusion. Commenters said volunteers will help with outreach but asked the board and staff to take the lead on official notices.