Canvas the Election held on November 4, 2014: Mr. Kelley Holcomb presented the

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Canvas the Election held on November 4, 2014: Mr. Kelley Holcomb presented the Board with the election results associated with the November 4" Board of Supervisors Election. Fifteen votes were cast during early voting: 14 for Belva Hartsfield — Position #1, 11 for Jemmie Hageon — Position #2, and 3 for Cheryl Wolford — Position #2. Seven votes were cast on Election Day: 5 for Belva Hartsfield — Position #1, 3 for Jemmie Hageon — Position #2, and 4 for Cheryl Wolford — Position #2. Thus 22 votes in total were received: 19 for Belva Hartsfield — Position #1, 14 for Jemmie Hageon — Position #2, and 7 for Cheryl Wolford — Position #2. Ms. Hartsfield was elected to Position #1 running unopposed, and Mr. Hageon was elected to Position #2. Mr. Holcomb explained the costs associated with conducting the election, with the largest portion of the expenses relating to rental of the equipment required to meet disability laws. It was noted that next election, Angelina County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1 (ACF and/or the District) may qualify to do paper ballots only under an exception to the disability laws. Mr. Holcomb noted that Helen Price, Early Voting and Election Clerk, called in sick the day of the Election. Mrs. Belinda Ross and Mr. Stephen Clarady, Board members, were in attendance and validated the votes when they were counted on Election Day. In summary, Mr. Hageon will remain on the Board in Position #2 and the Board welcomes Ms. Hartsfield to Position #1. Consideratio

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.