The Voter Database Oversight Committee will work as a team to generate solutions to the problems that have plagued voting in Pulaski County for a decade. This diverse group of citizens will examine all aspects of voting and provide feedback to the Pulaski Circuit/County Clerk's office. The Task Force will make itself available to communicate with community groups and work with the public on voter education. The Task Force will ensure that the Clerk's office is maintaining high standards of professionalism in fixing the voting issues in our county. E-mail the Voter Task Force at voter.taskforce@co.pulaski.ar.us.

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Kevin Dedner Co-Chair	Michelle Elliott Co-Chair	Elise Argue	Arturo Bastidas
Sue Brummett	Jennifer Crawley	Hattie Daniels	Bill Elia
Terri Hollingsworth	Leon Johnson	David Martinous	Billie Massey

Co-chair Kevin Dedner works as the Arkansas Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society and lives in Little Rock near Central High School. Kevin is a former staff member of the Democratic Party of Arkansas. Kevin, age 28, has served on the March of Dimes Board of Directors and is involved with several community organizations such as 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock. Kevin is a former candidate for Little Rock City Board of Directors and attends St. John Missionary Baptist Church. His cell phone number is 993-3206.

Co-chair Michelle Elliott is a compliance audit manager with UAMS and a CPA (inactive status) that lives in Maumelle. Michelle is married to former Republican State House of Representatives member Dean Elliott. Michelle, age 36, is the President of the UAMS Medical Center Auxiliary and an associate member of the Little Rock Republican Women. Michelle attends Asbury United Methodist Church in Little Rock. Her cell phone number is 607-2134.

Elise Argue is a homemaker and part-time caterer who lives in Little Rock. Elise, age 56, serves on the Arthritis Foundation Board. Elise is a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church in Little Rock.

Arturo Bastidas is an electrical engineer and lives in Sherwood. Arturo, age 48, has worked for years in the aerospace and telecommunications industry. He is married and has two children. Arturo has been a volunteer for the Clinton Presidential Library, LaCasa Health Network and the YWCA soccer program. He attends church at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Sue Brummett is a retired educator and lives in North Little Rock. Sue, age 65, has volunteered at the North Little Rock Police Department and served on committees with the Health Department. Sue has been a poll worker in Pulaski County and is a Methodist.

Jennifer Crawley is Director of Legislative Development for the Republican Party of Arkansas. Jennifer, age 25, is the Director of Operations for the Arkansas Young Professionals Network, a member of CARTI Leadership Council, a member of Toastmasters, and attends Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock.

Hattie Daniels is the state chair of the Arkansas chapter of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) and lives in Little Rock. Hattie, age 56, is a member of the Arkansas Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice. Hattie attends Bountiful Blessings Church in Little Rock.

Bill Elia is retired from the Air Force and lives in Jacksonville. Bill, age 71, is the former Chairman of the 19th Senatorial District Republican Party Committee. Bill has served on the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Terri Hollingsworth is the manager for the Pulaski County Empowerment Zone and lives in Little Rock. Terri, age 42, serves as the Second Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party of Arkansas. Terri is also involved with the Central High School Neighborhood Association and the Little Rock Chapter of Links, Inc.

Leon Johnson is an attorney in private practice and lives in Little Rock. Leon, age 43, was appointed Attorney General of Arkansas in January 2003 by Governor Mike Huckabee to finish the term of U.S. Senator-elect Mark Pryor. Leon is a member of the W. Harold Flowers Law Society and a board member of the Ronald McDonald House. Leon is also a member of Arkansas Bar Association, where he serves on several committees.

David Martinous is the owner of Martinous Oriental Rug Co., Inc. and lives in Little Rock. David, age 59, has served on several boards and commissions including the Pleasant Valley Property Owners Association Board and Chairman of the Friends of Carousel, Inc. He has served on the board of the Metropolitan Carver YMCA for four years. David is a member of the Cathedral of St. Andrews Catholic Church.

Billie Massey is the lead advocate for the state of Arkansas for the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and lives in North Little Rock. Billie is a master gardener and a member of Lakewood Methodist Church in North Little Rock.