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Council asks city secretary to explore contracting Harris County for elections; budget guidance given
Summary
After describing voter confusion and staff burdens during the May election, staff recommended contracting Harris County for city elections. Council directed the city secretary to explore a contract and gave staff budget guidance to include approximately $40,000 for election costs in FY26.
City staff recommended that Seabrook pursue a contract with Harris County to administer future city elections, and the council directed the city secretary's office to explore that option and include associated costs in the upcoming budget.
Rachel, who presented the item, said voters expressed frustration in May about having to vote in separate locations for city and school district elections. She said contracting with Harris County would allow voters to cast ballots at more…
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