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Commissioners approve transfer to complete final payment on county voting machines
Summary
The board approved a transfer of $204,488.02 from capital contingency to the voter services major equipment line to pay the invoice for the county’s voting machines; officials said this completes payment and the county will own the units.
Lawrence County commissioners on June 17 approved a transfer requested by the voter services office to make the final payment on the county’s voting machines.
The board moved $204,488.02 from a capital‑expenditures contingency line to the voter services major‑equipment line item to pay the machine invoice, county staff said. Once paid, the machines will be county property and used at polling places on election days.
Why it matters: The purchase funds equipment certified for use in elections; officials noted the machines are used only a few days per year but must meet state approval and maintenance requirements.
Vote and next steps: Commissioners approved the transfer by roll call. Staff said the machines have been in use for several election cycles and the county will now own them outright; maintenance and storage plans will continue to be managed by voter services.
