Voters in two Schuylkill County precincts will have to cast the ballots in new locations in the upcoming Primary Election.
Schuylkill County Commissioners approved changing the polling location for Precinct 31 in Gilberton and Precinct 54 in Palo Alto at their meeting on Wednesday.
The Pennsylvania Primary Election is May 19.
Ongoing repairs of water damage at the previous polling location in Gilberton have forced the Schuylkill County Election Bureau to move it to Continental Hose, 229 Main St. The previous polling location was American Hose Co. on High St. in Gilberton.
In Palo Alto, voters who used to cast ballots at Borough Hall will now cast their ballots at Citizens Fire Co. No. 1, 139 W. Bacon St. This location change was necessary due to a relocation of Borough offices and renovations.
Election Bureau Makes Numerous Temporary Hires Ahead of Primary Vote
Schuylkill County Election Bureau also hired numerous people to fill various roles in the upcoming Primary. Here is a look at who was hired and in what role:
Election Rovers
Twelve individuals were approved for hire to handle office preparation, logistics, and accuracy starting immediately. They will be paid $12.00 per hour, plus $0.725 per mile traveled on Election Day to assigned polling sites.
- Cindy Drazenovich
- John Guers
- Jim Gustus
- Gary Keifer
- Michael Onuskanich
- William Swartz
- Carol Cooney-Syzdek
- Daniel Wachter
- Paula Warmkessel
- Tim Wood
- Julie Zangari
- James Zerbe
As-Needed Sub-Contractors
Two individuals were approved to be hired as sub-contractors on an as-needed basis.
- Carol Cooney-Syzdek
- Paula Warmkessel
Resolution Board Members
Four individuals were approved to serve on the Resolution Board at the STS building for Election Day. They will each be paid a flat rate of $100.00.
- Edward Barket
- Gerry Bowman
- Renee Buchanan
- Bob Bylone
Supply and Equipment Delivery Drivers
Eleven drivers were approved to deliver Election Day supplies and equipment. They are being paid varying flat rates for the job (two positions are currently listed as pending).
- John Hayes ($360.00)
- Gary Keifer ($340.00)
- William Klinger ($310.00)
- Darren Phillips ($310.00)
- Delmar Phillips ($360.00)
- Steve Querengasser ($320.00)
- Jay Tobias ($320.00)
- Denise Wallace ($360.00)
- James Zerbe ($350.00)
- Pending ($320.00)
- Pending ($300.00)
Machine Delivery Sub-Contractors
Six sub-contractors were approved to handle Election Day machine delivery as needed. They will be paid a rate of $14.00 per hour.
- Gary Goodman
- Andrew Gricoski
- John Hayes
- Jeff Kovach
- Delmar Phillips
- Dennis Prosick
Computing Board Sub-Contractors
Seven sub-contractors were approved for the Computing Board to handle the 2% computation and canvassing of returns. Their work begins Friday, May 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Election Bureau office, and they will be paid $75.00 per day.
- Ann Abalo
- Sharon Chiao
- Joanne Dower
- Don Dudash
- Ann M. Karpovich
- James Klock
- Debra Zak
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