To the Members of the Luzerne County Council and the County Manager, Subject: Support for the Election Worker Protection Ordinance  We, the undersigned, are a group of former elections officials and current and former poll workers who have dedicated our efforts to ensuring the integrity and fairness of elections within Luzerne County. We write to express our strong support for the proposed Election Protection ordinance, which is currently under consideration by the Luzerne County Council. The safety and security of election workers are paramount to maintaining the trust and efficacy of our electoral processes. Unfortunately, the current legal framework does not sufficiently protect these vital workers from the increasing threats ofi intimidation, harassment, and violence they face. This ordinance is a necessary step to amend these shortcomings and provide the  robust protections needed. Key Points of Support:  Expansion of Legal Protections: The ordinance rightly broadens the definition of election officials to include not only those present at polling stations but all individuals involved in the electoral process, acknowledging their crucial roles and the risks they endure. Addressing Modern Threats: By incorporating measures against doxxing, the ordinance modernizes our approach to election worker safety, recognizing the new avenues Strengthening Community Trust: Ensuring the safety of election workers directly correlates with the community's confidence in election results, fostering a more trusting and We believe that the implementation of this ordinance will serve as a critical foundation for safer and more secure elections. It not only protects those on the front lines of our democracy, but also ensures that Luzerne County continues to serve as a model for election security and We urge the Luzerne County Council and the County Manager to pass and implement this ordinance promptly. Our collective experience and ongoing commitment to democratic processes drive our call to action. Please stand with us in protecting the individuals who Thank you for considering this vital piece of legislation. We look forward to seeing its positive impact on our community and the continued improvement of our electoral processes.  through which individuals may be targeted in today's digital world.  engaged electorate.  worker protection.  safeguard our electoral system.  Signed,  John Alaimo, Pittston Township David Baker, Plains Township Leslie Baloga, Plains Township Erin Berlew, West Pittston Borough  1of2    Amanda Blaine, Harveys Lake Borough Megan Boone Valkenburg, Forty Fort Borough Alison Briggs, Nescopeck Township Bill Browne, Wilkes-Barre City Matthew Brunn, Wilkes-Barre City Miriam Carson, Wright Township Sharee Clark, Wilkes-Barre City Katie Dale, Dallas Township Kathleen DiMaggio, Jenkins Township Christina Flynn, Wilkes-Barre City Lorraine Flynn, Wilkes-Barre Township Pat Gazenski, Wilkes-Barre City Beth Gilbert, Wilkes-Barre City Sue Gusher, Dallas Borough Carol Hussa, Wilkes-Barre City Cindy Kern, Kingston Township Christopher Kowalczyk, Wilkes-Barre City Michelle Luchetti, Luzerne Borough Hollie Major Baker, Plains Township Cindy Malkemes, Dallas Borough Jennifer Morris, Wilkes-Barre City Michele Prushinski, Nanticoke City Frank Rinkevich, Hanover Township Jane Rinkevich, Hanover Township Frank C. Sindaco, Wilkes-Barre City Michael Susek, Laflin Borough Karen Wagner, Fairview Township Jill E. Waller, Kingston Township Rick Williams, formerly of Kingston Borough  2of2