{"id":2343384,"date":"2024-09-19T12:32:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T16:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/county-in-battleground-state-ends-use-of-ballot-drop-boxes-citing-concerns-about-illegal-activities\/"},"modified":"2024-09-19T12:35:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T16:35:00","slug":"county-in-battleground-state-ends-use-of-ballot-drop-boxes-citing-concerns-about-illegal-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/county-in-battleground-state-ends-use-of-ballot-drop-boxes-citing-concerns-about-illegal-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"County in Battleground State Ends Use of Ballot Drop Boxes, Citing Concerns About &#8216;Illegal Activities&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcounty-in-battleground-state-ends-use-of-ballot-drop-boxes-citing-concerns-about-illegal-activities%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2343384&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Luzerne \u200dCounty in Pennsylvania has decided not to use drop boxes for mail-in ballots\u2062 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/obama-and-clinton-hype-triple-header-fundraiser-with-biden\/\" title=\"Obama, Clinton, and Biden team up for epic fundraiser\">upcoming general election due<\/a> to security concerns. County election manager Romilda Crocamo \u200bexplained\u2062 that previous\u200c experiences with the boxes highlighted potential risks, such \u200cas\u2063 unauthorized access and possible fraudulent activities. \u200dShe cited specific \u200blocations where drop boxes could be improperly monitored\u2064 or \u200daccessed, raising alarm over the\u2062 potential for misuse. Both Crocamo \u2062and County\u2064 Council Chairman John \u200dLombardo emphasized \u2062the importance of safety and \u2063integrity in the electoral process. Although \u200dDenise Williams, chair of the county board of elections, had\u2063 supported drop \u200bboxes\u2063 in the past, she has now aligned with the decision to eliminate them for this election.\u200b Some voters have also\u200d expressed support for the decision, suggesting that the existing mail-in options are sufficient without the need for \u2064drop boxes.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>One Pennsylvania county will not use drop boxes for mail-in ballots in this year&rsquo;s elections.<\/p>\n<p>County election manager Romilda Crocamo said the four boxes used in the past will not be used this year, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesleader.com\/news\/1667546\/luzerne-county-wont-have-mail-ballot-drop-boxes-in-nov-5-general-election\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times-Leader<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While I recognize that drop boxes can provide alternative means for voters to cast their ballots, I must prioritize the safety and security of our community in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/backlash-against-disney-grows-after-liberal-actor-in-show-with-gina-carano-made-similar-posts-still-has-job\/\" title=\"Backlash Against Disney Grows After Liberal Actor In Show With Gina Carano Made Similar Posts, Still Has Job\">current political climate<\/a>,&rdquo; Crocamo said.<\/p>\n<p>Crocamo said notices about security from the Pennsylvania Department of State were one major reason for the decision.<\/p>\n<p>Visits to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-caught-them-lin-wood-outed-mysterious-georgia-operative-gabe-sterling-now-video-shows-him-admitting-he-helped-set-up-drop-boxes-and-promoted-far-left-activists-as-absentee-ballot-counters\/\" title=\"WE CAUGHT THEM: Lin Wood Outed Mysterious Georgia Operative Gabe Sterling - Now Video Shows Him Admitting He Helped Set Up Drop Boxes and Promoted Far Left Activists as Absentee Ballot Counters\">drop box<\/a> sites reinforced her concerns, she said.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>In one location, she said, &ldquo;the drop box is situated in a vestibule with an outer door that remains open 24 hours a day. Furthermore, there is no personnel stationed nearby to monitor the second entry door that requires a passcode,&rdquo; Crocamo said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This lack of oversight raises significant concerns about the potential for unauthorized access and misuse,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>At another site, she said, the location of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/judge-issues-major-ruling-ballot-drop-boxes-changed-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drop box<\/a> left her &ldquo;particularly concerned about the potential for illegal activities, such as individuals depositing multiple ballots.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Although video surveillance may seem like a solution, it is not a foolproof means of ensuring compliance with voting laws,&rdquo; Crocamo said.<\/p>\n<p>The other two sites, she said, also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-to-tiktok-owners-sell-stakes-in-app-or-face-national-ban\/\" title=\"White House to TikTok owners: Sell stakes in app or face national ban\">pose security risks<\/a> for the boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Crocamo said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/maricopa-county-election-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-voting-machine-security-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voters<\/a> can bring their ballots to the count&rsquo;s election bureau.<\/p>\n<p>Crocamo also said she was concerned about the current drop box setup &ldquo;exposing the county to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-investor-sues-company-alleges-their-criticism-of-florida-parental-rights-bill-created-financial-risk\/\" title=\"Disney Investor Sues Company, Alleges Their Criticism of Florida Parental Rights Bill Created Financial Risk\">significant financial risk<\/a> in the event of any incidents.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>County Council Chairman John Lombardo backed the decision.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These boxes pose a number of concerns, both related to safety and the potential for fraud,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Denise Williams, who chairs the county board of elections and supports the concept of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/swing-state-supreme-court-hands-democrats-win-reverses-ballot-drop-box-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drop boxes<\/a>, said she supports getting rid of them, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmz.com\/news\/state\/luzerne-county-will-not-utilize-ballot-drop-boxes-for-nov-5-election\/article_96d43409-f301-5814-9fe0-041496f34727.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WFMZ-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I concur with the administration&rsquo;s position,&rdquo; Williams said. &ldquo;In light of the security concerns &hellip; I understand the issue, for the safety of everyone.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>At least one voter also agreed.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a waste of resources; we have 186 precincts along with mail-in ballots, which the postal service is going to be overladen with, to have the drop boxes in place; there really isn&rsquo;t a purpose for them,&rdquo; Ronald Knapp of Nanticoke said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wnep.com\/article\/news\/local\/luzerne-county\/luzerne-county-election-2024-mail-in-ballot-drop-boxes\/523-d17ce3f8-2dc9-4888-8a3e-057e928ea20b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WNEP-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); 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County election manager Romilda Crocamo stated that the four drop boxes previously employed will not be available this year, as reported by the Times-Leader. Crocamo emphasized, \u201cAlthough I understand that drop boxes can offer voters different ways to submit their ballots, my priority is ensuring the safety and security of our community given the current political environment.\u201d She noted that security alerts from the Pennsylvania Department of State were a significant factor in this decision, along with her observations during visits to drop box locations.<\/p>\n<p>Crocamo expressed concerns about one particular site where a drop box is located in a vestibule with an outer door left open 24\/7 and no staff present to monitor access through a second entry requiring a passcode. She highlighted that this lack of supervision raises serious worries about unauthorized access and potential misuse. At another location, she was especially troubled by the risk of illegal activities such as individuals submitting multiple ballots. While she acknowledged that video surveillance might seem like a solution, she pointed out it does not guarantee adherence to voting regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The other two sites also presented security challenges for maintaining ballot integrity. Voters are still able to deliver their ballots directly to the county&#8217;s election bureau. Crocamo further mentioned her apprehension regarding how the current setup could expose the county to considerable financial risks if any incidents occur.<\/p>\n<p>County Council Chairman John Lombardo supported this decision, citing various safety concerns and potential fraud associated with these boxes. Denise Williams, chair of the county board of elections who typically advocates for drop boxes, also backed their removal due to security issues: \u201cI agree with administration\u2019s stance; considering these safety concerns\u2026 I understand why it\u2019s necessary.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At least one voter shared similar sentiments: Ronald Knapp from Nanticoke remarked on WNEP-TV that maintaining drop boxes is inefficient given there are already 186 precincts alongside mail-in voting options which would burden postal services unnecessarily<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2343385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ballot-boxes-penn.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[34620,34568,3662,32644,41232],"class_list":["post-2343384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-ballot-drop-boxes","tag-battleground-state","tag-county","tag-election-integrity","tag-illegal-activities"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ballot-boxes-penn.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2343384"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343384\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2343385"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2343384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2343384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2343384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}