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Topeka council approves rule changes to permit secure electronic voting by members
Summary
Council amended governing body rules to allow members to cast votes using an approved app or city tablet; staff said devices will be issued and secured by IT and the rules remove the distinction between in‑room and remote voting.
The City of Topeka on Feb. 18 amended its governing body rules to permit electronic voting by council members via an approved app or city‑issued tablet.
The city attorney explained that the revision to Rule 2.2.D removes the previous distinction that required voice votes for remote members and allows the new electronic system to record each member's selection. "The new system will allow you to vote using an app and it'll allow you to vote, if you are at…
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