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St. Francois County approves election supplies, advertising and canvass contract ahead of upcoming elections
Summary
County commissioners approved sole‑source purchase of election check‑in equipment, a targeted social‑media advertising contract for voter outreach (up to $7,000), and a canvass/printing mail contract (reported $31,160.97). Training and machine‑use details were discussed.
County commissioners approved a series of election‑related procurements and outreach contracts during the meeting, as the county clerk presented details about equipment, training and targeted advertising.
The clerk asked the commission to approve purchasing election check‑in supplies from a sole‑source vendor, Atkins, citing existing equipment compatibility. Commissioners approved the purchase and three days of staff training scheduled next week.
The commission also approved a contract for digital voter outreach and geofenced social‑media advertising to promote voting locations, with the clerk requesting authority to spend up to $7,000 if early metrics indicate more reach is needed. “We’ve had over 28,000 views so far,” the clerk said in describing preliminary ad performance; the commission approved the advertising contract, noting the cost is in the clerk’s budget.
Finally, commissioners approved a canvass and mail‑out contract with EJ Rice for voter notification mailings at a reported cost of $31,160.97; the clerk described the required canvass mailing and said the expense is budgeted. Commissioners emphasized that equipment costs will be amortized and shared with entities that use the elections system (ambulance districts, school districts, etc.).
