Whatcom County auditor: ranked‑choice voting requires system upgrades and sizable upfront costs
Whatcom County Auditor Stacy Hindhorn told the Charter Review Commission that adopting ranked‑choice voting would require certified software, new procedures and substantial funding; public commenters offered mixed views on the reform.
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Whatcom County Auditor Stacy Hindhorn told the Charter Review Commission on the technical and budgetary steps the county would need to adopt ranked‑choice voting, saying the minimum implementation cost is significant and regulatory certification is required.
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