FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, February 14, 2013

Secretary of State Husted Honors Clermont County Board of Elections Official Jan Schoellman
Recognizes longtime service of two other poll workers during event.

Top: Secretary Husted presents Jan Schoellman with a PEO Red Carpet Award.
Bottom: Secretary Husted with PEO honoree Bonnie Carlier.

COLUMBUS – On Tuesday, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted attended an event at the Clermont County Board of Elections to present Jan Schoellman with a Precinct Election Official (PEO) Red Carpet Award. Presented quarterly, this award recognizes the outstanding service and dedication of PEOs to their local communities. 

“Ohio’s poll workers serve on the front lines of our democratic process and it is important that we have the best people in these roles,” Secretary said. “Jan Schoellman has proven herself to be is a model poll worker and I appreciate her dedication to our elections process.”

A retired teacher, Ms. Schoellman was recognized for her hard work and dedication. She has been at the polls for 14 years, working 25 consecutive elections as a PEO for Clermont County.

Secretary Husted also recognized Clermont County PEOs Ruth Ann Werner and Bonnie Carlier during the event. Ms. Werner has served for 24.5 years as the Republican PEO Supervisor. Ms. Carlier was honored for her 19 years of service to the board of elections, serving as the Democratic PEO Supervisor.

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For more information, please contact Matt McClellan at (614) 995-2239.