Early voting for Metro Nashville’s special election starts today. The ballot only has two issues and despite one that’s viewed as controversial, Davidson County Election officials aren’t expecting crowds at the ballot box.
Early voting is being held at only one site — the Howard School building in downtown Nashville. Election Commissioner Ray Barrett says the county can’t afford a big turnout.
“We’re hoping to save all we can. That’s why we’re doing the one site here, and cutting back on poll workers, and anything we can do to save money.”
On Jan. 22, voters will decide whether all Metro government communications be in English-only. Half the council abstained from voting to fund the special election that will decide the issue. It ultimately passed with a $278,000 price tag.
Early voting runs through Jan. 17. Office hours are 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays.
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