Satellite election office opens in Grant Plaza

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City elections commissioners Omar Sabir and Seth Bluestein unveiled a satellite election office at Grant Plaza, 1619-81 Grant Ave, Suites 15 and 16, in the 10th Councilmanic District.

Visitors to the office can register to vote and apply for, receive, complete and return a ballot.

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The office will be open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bluestein, who grew up in Bustleton, placed his completed ballot in the Eagles green drop box outside the office. He likes having offices in neighborhoods rather than force voters to travel to Center City to complete a ballot.

“The Northeast is very far from the rest of the city,” he said.

Commissioner Seth Bluestein casts his ballot.

Others in attendance included state Sen. Jimmy Dillon, City Controller Christy Brady and Urban League of Philadelphia president Darrin Anderson. Madonna Duffy represented City Councilman Brian O’Neill, who was in session when the office opened on Sept. 26, and joined Bluestein in cutting the ribbon.

Aizaz Gill, the Republican candidate in the 172nd Legislative District, was on hand and cast his ballot when the office opened at 10 a.m.

Brady, who has worked to ensure poll workers get paid more timely than in the past, believes the offices will help vote counters when Election Day arrives.

“We have to make sure Nov. 5 goes smoothly,” she said. ••

Commissioner Seth Bluestein and Madonna Duffy cut the ribbon.

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