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Rules committee recommends open‑source voting pilot to full Board
Summary
The Rules Committee voted unanimously Jan. 10 to send an ordinance authorizing an open‑source voting pilot to the full Board of Supervisors. Supporters, including VotingWorks and election‑integrity groups, urged the pilot for transparency and accessibility; the pilot is limited to accessible ballot‑marking devices at City Hall.
The Rules Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 10 to recommend that the full Board authorize an open‑source voting pilot and submit the pilot plan to the California Secretary of State for approval.
Board President Walton, the ordinance’s author, said the measure would allow the Department of Elections to pursue a pilot that keeps San Francisco at the forefront of election transparency. "This legislation will allow the Department of Elections to submit an open‑source voting pilot for review with the Secretary of State," Walton said,…
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