The City of Verona, Wisconsin, held a government meeting on March 22, 2025, focused on training election officials for the upcoming Spring Election. The meeting outlined essential procedures and guidelines for managing polling places effectively.

One of the key topics discussed was the ballot process. Each polling place will feature only one ballot style, with all ballots preprinted with ward numbers, eliminating the need for stamping. Election officials were reminded that each ballot requires two sets of initials. The chief inspector will distribute ballots at the start of each shift, and officials were instructed to record their initials only when handing ballots to voters, avoiding any pre-initialed stacks at their tables.

The meeting also emphasized the importance of neutrality regarding candidates and referendums. Election officials are prohibited from explaining details about candidates or parties. They can only provide instructions on how to mark the ballot, directing voters to fill in the oval next to their selection. Information regarding the state referendum question will be available on bulletin boards at each polling location.

Additionally, officials processing absentee ballots on Election Day were informed of a high volume of early voters, with over 150 individuals already participating on the first day of early voting. A software update was implemented after the February election to ensure that scanners on the Badger books function correctly for scanning barcodes. Officials were advised to ensure their cursor is positioned in the mailing ID search bar when scanning and to be prepared to search by voter name or mailing ID number if barcodes are unreadable.

In conclusion, the meeting provided crucial training and updates for election officials, ensuring they are well-prepared for the Spring Election. The emphasis on proper procedures and neutrality aims to facilitate a smooth voting process for all participants.