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Daggett County Commission approves $9,905 election poll pad purchase to speed voter check-in
Summary
The Daggett County Commission approved a $9,905 purchase from No Inc, LLC for a poll pad and print-on-demand capability, intended to improve voter check-in and reduce ballot errors; the three-year cost (including upgrades) was presented as $11,605.
The Daggett County Commission voted to approve a $9,905 purchase for election equipment from No Inc, LLC after a presentation on how a poll pad and print-on-demand system would improve accuracy and voter check-in.
Unidentified Speaker 2 (identified in the transcript as 'Speaker 2') told commissioners the device would place voter information "right in our hands" at check-in, reduce errors and allow the office to print ballot balances on demand. They said the state had "offered" to subsidize part of the cost but had not provided an exact reimbursement amount; the office also has $4,000 carried forward from last year to apply to the purchase.
Speaker 2 gave price details: $9,905 for the first year, plus $850 in each of the next two years for programming and upkeep, for a three-year total of $11,605. Commissioners asked whether towns holding their own elections—cited examples included Dutch John and Manila—could use the equipment; Speaker 2 said the county would rent the device to towns and retain possession. Speaker 2 also noted the equipment would not arrive in time to avoid ordering ballots for an upcoming primary in one town.
Unidentified Speaker 3 moved to approve the purchase request to No Inc, LLC in the amount of $9,905; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Multiple commissioners responded "Aye" on the record. After the vote, one commissioner said the acquisition was "a good step forward for the county," and staff noted it should make it "much easier to find" mistakes.
The commission did not record a detailed roll-call tally in the transcript for this motion. The state subsidy amount remains unspecified; the county indicated some reimbursement is expected but had not received a firm figure.
The equipment will be used by the county clerk’s office and made available for town elections under a rental arrangement; staff said they expect to return to the commission for additional equipment purchases next year if demand warrants.
