Alabama: DOJ approves Gadsden school board vote
The Gadsden Times reports: The U.S. Justice Department has approved an election to determine if Gadsden will go to an elected school board or stay with an appointed one.
City Attorney Roger Kirby received the approval today. The Justice Department’s approval was required because of the Voting Rights Act.
The City Council had earlier set April 22 for the referendum on the elected school board and submitted information about the election, including changes in polling places, to the Justice Department. Kirby said people wanting an elected board will vote yes and if they favor an appointed board they will vote no.
If the vote is in favor of an elected board, then the election for board members would be Aug. 26 with runoffs, if necessary, on Oct. 7. -- Justice Department approves Gadsden school board election | GadsdenTimes.com | Gadsden Times | Gadsden, AL