In a recent government meeting, the board addressed the counting of ballots from the recent election, focusing on voter registration issues and the implications for ballot validity. The board unanimously decided not to count ballots C0001 through C0010, as the voters had not registered by the legal deadline. However, ballots C0011 through C0013 were approved for counting, as the voters had updated their registrations due to name changes from marriage or divorce.

The board also discussed a significant number of ballots from C0014 to C0042, which were cast by registered voters who had moved within the county but had not updated their registrations in time. These ballots were accepted for counting, as the voters had completed their registration at the time of voting.

Further discussions included ballot C0043, which was approved after confirming that the voter had not submitted a mail-in ballot, and C0044, which was also accepted due to a clerical error rather than a voter error. Conversely, ballots C0045 through C0052 faced scrutiny as they involved voters who had requested ballots from a different political party than their registered affiliation. The board decided to count only the nonpartisan votes on these ballots, disallowing the partisan votes. Lastly, ballots C0053 through C0055 were rejected entirely, as the voters were not eligible for the sales tax question due to their party affiliation and residency outside city limits.

In total, the board will count 34 ballots fully, eight partially, and will not count 13 ballots. Following the ballot discussions, the meeting transitioned to address the Eastside Sewer District user rates, which had not been updated since 2001. The board approved a new resolution to adjust residential and commercial rates to ensure they cover operational costs amid rising sewage treatment fees from the city.

The meeting concluded with the adoption of budgets for three sewer districts, each addressing operational needs and capital reserves while maintaining compliance with state regulations. The overall tone of the meeting reflected a commitment to ensuring fair electoral processes and responsible fiscal management for local utilities.