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Election officials ask for new facilities, equipment and staff pay; litigations cost county tens of thousands
Summary
Jackson County and Kansas City election directors asked the budget committee for a consolidated elections building, phased replacement of aging polling equipment, wage increases for four long‑time staff and noted litigation expenses (~$8,000 for Jackson County; ~$72,000 reported by Kansas City) tied to recent contested elections.
Tammy Brown and Sarah Zorch of the Jackson County Election Board described multiple FY26 requests to the budget committee, including a long‑standing request for a consolidated elections building with training and warehouse space, phased replacement of aging 'electriver' rotary storage units (roughly $70,000 each), and modest wage increases for four long‑time staff whose pay currently lags part‑time rates.
Brown said the board has more…
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