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Residents urge election reporting changes, raise concerns about shelters and federal immigration policy
Summary
Public commenters told the board they want election night results printed from the tabulation system for observer verification, accused statewide procedures of violating law, and asked for transparency on local shelter pod closures and costs; the board heard the statements but took no immediate action.
Multiple residents addressed the Washington County Board of Commissioners during the public comment period on Feb. 17, pressing officials for changes to election night reporting, raising legal concerns about statewide election procedures, and asking for details about local shelter pod projects.
Jill Latray, a long‑time county resident, requested that the election office print results directly from the tabulation system and make those printouts publicly available before transferring results via USB and…
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