OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Embattled Douglas County Election Commissioner Dave Phipps has announced a proposal to open another 27 polling places in the Omaha area for the November general election.

The move comes after Phipps endured scathing criticism for closing 180 of the county’s polling places before the May primary election.

The new plan announced Wednesday would also create another 30 precincts. Earlier this year, Phipps’ office had cut nearly half the county’s precincts to 185 from 354.

Phipps has said the cuts were made simply to save money, but critics charged that the changes would make it difficult for the poorest residents to vote.

Phipps’ office will gather public comment on the proposed changes through July 3.