Cochise County Supervisors discuss voting machine compliance in executive session

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on June 19, 2025, primarily focused on the accreditation status and legal compliance of voting machines for upcoming elections. The meeting, conducted in the Supervisor's Executive Conference Room in Bisbee, was accessible to the public both in-person and via Microsoft Teams.

All three supervisors were present, and the meeting began with a motion to enter an executive session, which was approved unanimously. The executive session was held to discuss sensitive matters related to the voting equipment, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that the machines meet legal standards and are properly accredited for use in future elections.

During the session, several key officials were present, including the county recorder and the new elections director, Melissa Avant. The meeting concluded shortly after 11:26 AM, with no further discussions reported before adjournment.

This meeting underscores Cochise County's commitment to maintaining the integrity of its electoral process by ensuring that voting equipment is compliant and reliable ahead of the elections.