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Elections director seeks staff and contingency funding ahead of possible state‑called election
Summary
The Elections Department asked the board to approve an administrative assistant position to handle larger election ballots and to approve a contingency fund in case the state calls an additional on‑the‑ground election; staff proposed setting aside $276,000 to cover upfront costs if required.
Elections Director Lauren Custis told the board that larger ballots and increased early voting volumes make additional, trained staff necessary and that the department needs contingency cash if the state triggers an unplanned election.
Custis said the office successfully administered a 2024 primary and general election that included a two‑page ballot and that larger ballots drove substantial extra processing time. She requested a new administrative…
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