Officials report 33% turnout, discuss permanent vote‑by‑mail and DEVNET delay in Hancock County
Elections staff told the committee that turnout was 33%, that permanent vote‑by‑mail (with opt‑out) could reduce county costs, and that DEVNET software problems are delaying property‑tax processing; staff estimated three weeks to finish after a fix.
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Hancock County elections staff reported that 33% of eligible voters participated in the most recent election and said they are exploring a permanent vote‑by‑mail option that would allow residents to opt out to preserve choice while potentially lowering county costs.
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