“My name is Margie West. On March 3, 2026 I am asking for your vote to transition from deputy clerk to county clerk. I started as a deputy clerk Dec. 5, 2022. The county clerk sets the policy and direction for the office and the deputy clerks make sure all engines of the office are running and operating smoothly. Deputy clerks are responsible for making sure all the critical documents – like property deeds, court papers, marriage licenses and birth/death records – are filed, recorded and maintained accurately and according to the law.
“In January 2023 I became the voter registrar. When the county clerk’s office received the voter registration from the tax assessor-collector, the system needed to be reorganized. I went in voter by voter, street by street and precinct by precinct, securing and guaranteeing each voter was in the correct commissioner precinct, voting precinct, city, school district and water district. Every voter now has all county offices, state offices, and federal offices attached to their registration.
“August 2023 I was promoted to bookkeeper. The county clerk’s office is more than a records office. It is a financial hub. I am the custodian of the money that flows in and out of various functions within the office. My responsibility is processing, tracking and correctly reporting every dollar. My records are thorough and accurate, ensuring every transaction is traceable, accounts balanced and audits passed. As bookkeeper, my job is to guarantee financial integrity. Without the bookkeeper, the county clerk couldn’t prove that public money was handled legally and accurately, which would undermine public trust and halt critical government services.
“In October 2023 I became election assistant – a position that is detailed, hands-on work that ensures the democratic process runs securely and legally in the county. I help order, program, test, and distribute the voting machines and ballots for every single polling place in the county. I help train and communicate with temporary poll workers (election judges and clerks) who run the polling places. As an election assistant, I am a detail-oriented workhorse who manages the workload leading up to, during, and after an election. My skills directly translate to a trustworthy, efficient and accessible voting process for all residents.
“Furthermore, I am the only candidate for county clerk that can step in on day one and not require training. I know the office, the programming and that I can do the job of county clerk.”
