OWINGS MILLS, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Elections this week announced the relocation and grand opening of its new and expanded Board of Elections headquarters in Owings Mills.
Located at 5 Crossing Way in Owings Mills, the new location consolidates four previous sites, including the prior administrative headquarters in Hunt Valley as well as three satellite warehouses previously used to house equipment and supplies into one centralized and accessible location.
“Ensuring the Board of Elections has the resources it needs to maintain the integrity of the election process and appropriately serve our residents is vital,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski. “This larger location offers the space and security to properly store voting equipment, conduct training and canvassing activities and provide the public with a convenient and accessible voting center.”
The new 45,120 square-foot space, located in the Dolfield Business Park, will be used to accommodate general office needs, voting and equipment storage, as well as for election judge training, equipment testing and ballot canvassing. It will also be utilized to establish an early voting center and provide the public with voting services.
“In addition to our building requirements, the capacity to offer an accessible, safe and welcoming voter experience while developing synergy with our valued employees, election judges and the voters of Baltimore County was at the top of our list,” said Baltimore County Board of Elections Director Ruie Lavoie. “This consolidation will give our team ample time, space and resources to prepare for and conduct an efficient, secure 2024 election season. We appreciate the partnership with the County and its recognition of the importance of election integrity and security.”
This new location, leased through St. John Properties, Inc., is conveniently located, providing access to public transportation options as well as proximity to Interstates 795 and 695.
Approximately 35 employees are expected to initially work within the building beginning in November, a figure that will increase to more than 50 during the 2024 presidential election cycle.
Voters will be notified on sample ballots and other direct voter communications on the Board of Elections’ updated location change.
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