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Budgeters increase elections costs for three upcoming elections; elections department staffing and equipment noted
Summary
The budget draft includes increased election-worker costs and equipment spending tied to three expected elections (constitutional amendment election, primary, possible runoffs). Staff said early-voting responsibilities and HAVA grant-funded iPads require upfront budgeting even where grants will reimburse some purchases.
Budget staff told commissioners the elections budget will rise because the county must staff and operate three elections in the coming cycle: a constitutional amendment election later this year, a March primary and any required runoffs in May. Staff estimated about $180,000 for election-worker costs across the cycle and said early voting responsibilities are nearly fully the county's obligation.
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