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MEETING AGENDA
Date: November 13, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Board of Elections Type: Special
Scheduled Attendees:
Thomas C. Pollard, Chair Rae Hunter-Havens, Elections Director
Evelyn D. Adger, Secretary Joan Geiszler-Ludlum, Administrative Technician
Jonathan W. Washburn, Member Caroline Dawkins, Elections Program & Outreach
Derrick R. Miller, Member Coordinator
Russ C. Bryan, Member
Visitor(s): Sheryl Kelly, Assistant County Manager
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Meeting Opening
a. Call to Order
b. Pledge of Allegiance
c. Approval of Agenda
2. Public Comment and Questions
• Public Comment (2-minute limit)
3. General Discussion
• Other Elections-Related Matters
4. New Business
a. Challenge Hearing
b. Challenge Hearing
c. Canvass of 2020 General Election
5. Adjournment
*Agenda packets are sent via email in advance of meetings.
Special Meeting
New Hanover County Board of Elections
November 13, 2020
Subject:
Approval of Agenda
Summary:
N/A
Board Action Required:
Staff recommends approval
Item # 1c
Special Meeting
New Hanover County Board of Elections
November 13, 2020
Subject:
Public Comment
Summary:
This is an opportunity for members of the public to provide comment on elections-related matters. Each
commenter will be limited to two minutes.
Board Action Required:
Discuss as necessary
Item # 2 Item # 2
Special Meeting
New Hanover County Board of Elections
November 13, 2020
Subject:
General Discussion
Summary:
This is an opportunity for discussion on other elections-related matters not included in the
meeting agenda.
Board Action Required:
Discuss as necessary
Item # 3
Special Meeting
New Hanover County Board of Elections
November 13, 2020
Subject:
Challenge Hearing
Applicable Statutes and/or Rules
N.C. Gen. Stat §163-86
Summary:
The Board of Elections held a preliminary hearing on the challenge to Herman Verrand Daniels II right to
register to vote and cast a ballot in the 2020 General Election due to a felony conviction. At this meeting
the Board determined, based on the evidence presented, that probable cause existed to proceed with a
full hearing on the matter in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. §16-86.
The following parties have been notified of the full challenge hearing scheduled for November 13, 2020
at 11:00 AM:
• Herman Verrand Daniels II, Challenged Registrant (via certified first-class mail)
• Thomas C. Pollard, Challenger (via email)
• Richard Poole, Chairwoman, New Hanover County Democratic Party (via email)
• Will Knecht, Chairman, New Hanover County Republican Party (via email)
• Jon Evans, Chairman, New Hanover County Libertarian Party (via email)
At this meeting, the Board will need to determine if the evidence presented merits retention or removal
of Herman Verrand Daniels II voting rights.
Document/s Included:
Voter Challenge Procedures; SBE Felony Conviction Report (Exhibit 1)
Board Action Required:
Discuss as necessary
Item # 3a Item # 4a
Special Meeting
New Hanover County Board of Elections
November 13, 2020
Subject:
Challenge Hearing
Applicable Statutes and/or Rules
N.C. Gen. Stat §163-86
Summary:
The Board of Elections held a preliminary hearing on the challenge to Antwuan Glendale Watson right to
register to vote and cast a ballot in the 2020 General Election due to a felony conviction. At this meeting
the Board determined, based on the evidence presented, that probable cause existed to proceed with a
full hearing on the matter in accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. §16-86.
The following parties have been notified of the full challenge hearing scheduled for November 13, 2020
at 11:00 AM:
• Herman Verrand Daniels II, Challenged Registrant (via certified first-class mail)
• Helen Hebert, Challenger (via email)
• Richard Poole, Chairwoman, New Hanover County Democratic Party (via email)
• Will Knecht, Chairman, New Hanover County Republican Party (via email)
• Jon Evans, Chairman, New Hanover County Libertarian Party (via email)
At this meeting, the Board will need to determine if the evidence presented merits retention or removal
of Antwuan Glendale Watson voting rights .
Document/s Included:
Voter Challenge Procedures; SBE Felony Conviction Report (Exhibit 1)
Board Action Required:
Discuss as necessary
Item # 3a Item # 4b
Special Meeting
New Hanover County Board of Elections
November 13, 2020
Subject:
Canvass of the 2020 General Election
Applicable Statutes and/or Rules
N.C. Gen. Stat §163-182.5(b)
Summary:
The canvass means the entire process of determining that the votes have been counted and tabulated
correctly, culminating in the authentication of the official results. Once the Board has made this
determination, the election may be finalized. The Board will also need to sign original canvass abstracts
for internal records and distribution to the NC State Board of Elections and Clerk of the Superior Court of
New Hanover County.
Document/s Included:
Canvass Abstracts (Provided at Board Meeting)
Board Action Required:
Staff Recommends Approval
Item # 3