During a recent government meeting, community members expressed significant concerns regarding the transparency and integrity of an upcoming election involving the Sunol School Board. Linda Hurley, a trustee on the board, highlighted the lack of communication from the Registrar of Voters (ROV) and called for a 100% manual tally of votes on election day. She argued that this request is both reasonable and cost-effective, emphasizing the need for transparency to reassure voters about the election's fairness.

Hurley pointed out that the election is particularly controversial and has been marred by previous issues, including a recent decertification due to ROV negligence. She noted that many election observers have raised concerns about their limited access to the election process, further underscoring the need for a manual tally to ensure public confidence.

Another caller, Jackie Cota, echoed these sentiments, criticizing the lack of communication from the ROV and the perceived mismanagement by officials. Cota expressed frustration over the board's failure to hold the ROV accountable and urged for adherence to legal requirements regarding communication and funding for the recall election.

Additionally, a third caller raised issues related to tax collection processes, recounting a personal experience of being charged late fees while hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic. This caller criticized the perceived dysfunction within the tax collection system and called for action to address these grievances.

The meeting underscored a growing demand from the community for greater accountability and transparency in both election processes and public financial management. As concerns mount, officials are urged to take decisive action to restore public trust.