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County clerk outlines 2026 election budget as two elections drive higher ballot and system costs
Summary
County Clerk presented the 2026 budget request for elections and clerk operations, citing two scheduled elections next year, an increase in election‑judge pay and new recurring costs for a vendor‑hosted voter registration system and poll books beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Jennifer, the county clerk, presented the county‑clerk and elections budgets to the Finance Committee on Sept. 15 and said costs for 2026 will be higher because of two scheduled elections and new recurring software and maintenance fees.
The clerk told the committee the general fund request for the clerk's office is $425,513 (about a 4.25% increase over current year projections). For the elections department, staff proposed a budget that reflects two elections in 2026 and new annual licensing and maintenance fees tied to recently purchased systems.
Key items presented: - New voter‑registration platform and poll books: The clerk said the vendor contract includes annual fees starting Jan. 1, 2026. She…
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