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Officials plan periodic ballot‑bind rotations and to swap DS200 scanners at about 10 high‑turnout sites
Summary
Elections staff said ballot binds—each holding roughly 3,000–3,500 ballots—will be changed periodically, and staff plan to replace DS200 scanners at around 10 sites to avoid long closing delays reported in 2020.
The commission heard that ballot 'binds' (containers used to hold processed ballots) will be changed periodically because each holds approximately 3,000–3,500 ballots. "Ballot binds will be changed out periodically because it holds anywhere from 3000-3500 ballots," staff reported.
Staff also recommended replacing DS200 tabulation machines at about 10 high‑turnout locations where the county anticipates long closing procedures. Commissioners referenced the November 2020 experience, when some locations required up to an hour and a half to close; staff said they expect similar or possibly longer delays if the same machines remain in place without targeted swaps. The report was informational; no immediate procurement action was taken during the meeting.
