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Officials report 33% turnout, discuss permanent vote‑by‑mail and DEVNET delay in Hancock County
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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.
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.
Holly Wilde‑Tillman told the committee she would place an advertisement in the newspaper to inform voters about the option. Wilde‑Tillman also said votes are finalized and she is finishing certificates of election.
Separately, Wilde‑Tillman reported a problem with DEVNET, the county’s property‑tax software vendor, that prevents further progress in the property‑tax process. She estimated that, once DEVNET’s issue is fixed, completing the remaining property‑tax work should take about three weeks. The minutes do not specify the nature of the DEVNET error or which party (vendor, state, or county) will perform the fix.