Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting.

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Post 24, for keeping your doors open for Bradenton voters

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett
Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett

I recently received a welcome phone call from John Alderman, the new Commander of Kirby Stewart American Legion Post 24. He let me know that he and his board are now able to commit to our use of this location as a polling place for future elections.

I am grateful for the Post’s flexibility that will allow our continued partnership serving the voters of Precinct 315. It is always in the best interest of Manatee County voters to preserve relationships that result in positive experiences at the polls. I would also like to thank the management of all of our voting sites who continue to express their patriotism by opening their doors to our voters on Election Day.

Michael Bennett

Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

This story was originally published August 16, 2017 at 1:06 PM with the headline "Thank you, Post 24, for keeping your doors open for Bradenton voters."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER