‘I Voted’ sticker contest winners recognized

By Matt Freeze —

Tioga County legislators recognized two of the three countywide “I Voted” sticker contest winners at their recent meeting.

The contest launched in March, with county residents between the ages of five and 18 eligible to design the county’s “I Voted” stickers to be given out in November. Legislators picked the winners in three age groups at their June work session.

“So, when it comes to election time, everyone’s going to get one of these stickers,” Legislature Chair Marte Sauerbrey said.

County Republican Election Commissioner Kelly Johnson thanked the participants and said they hope to make the contest an annual tradition.

“We were very pleased to start this — hopefully it becomes a long-term tradition this year,” Democratic Election Commissioner James Wahls said. “We think it’s just a great way to get our young folks involved in civic engagement — to be involved in the voting process for our county.”

Sauerbrey concluded the recognition of the winners by praising the work of the Board of Elections, saying they work hard and are very much appreciated, especially during the hectic election season.