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Rio Rancho designates voting convenience centers; staff sought ADA-accessible locations
Summary
Council approved Resolution R123 to designate voting convenience centers and consolidate precincts after staff said locating ADA‑accessible commercial locations proved difficult; final precinct additions await county and Secretary of State approval.
The governing body approved a resolution designating voting convenience centers and consolidating precincts after staff told the council they had difficulty finding commercial locations that met both precinct coverage and Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility standards.
City Clerk Davis told the council the list presented is a revised set of designated polling locations and that staff left blank spaces so Sandoval County and the Secretary of State can insert additional precincts once approved. The council voted to approve the resolution.
Why it matters: Designated voting centers and consolidation decisions affect where residents cast ballots and require accessible locations to serve voters with disabilities. Staff emphasized that ADA accommodation was the principal constraint in finalizing locations.
Vote: The resolution (R123) passed on a recorded roll-call vote with councilors voting yes.
Next steps: Staff will update the list after county/Secretary of State precinct approvals and will insert additional precincts into the prepared template.
