HENDERSON (FOX5) — The City of Henderson has received two national awards from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission recognizing innovative practices in election administration, city officials announced Wednesday.
Henderson was one of 46 programs honored nationwide with Clearinghouse Awards, according to the city.
The awards recognized two city initiatives aimed at strengthening election operations and supporting voters and election workers.
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One program, dubbed “Operation Ballot Box,” focused on improving election preparedness and security through cross-department planning and collaboration, officials said.
A second initiative, “Polls, Peace and Pups,” received an honorable mention as a wellness program designed to support poll workers with stress-relief resources during the election cycle, the city said.
City Manager and CEO Stephanie Garcia-Vause praised the City Clerk’s Office, led by Louis Valdez, for earning the recognition.
“These awards reflect our team’s dedication to improving the election experience for voters and the employees who support them,” Garcia-Vause said in a statement.
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