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Committee presses nominee on accessibility and voter education for 2026 ballot changes
Summary
Committee members asked how the Board will reach special populations and educate voters about a planned 2026 change to how ballots are marked. Greenfield said staff are preparing outreach and cited personal sensitivity to visual‑impairment accessibility needs.
Committee members focused on outreach and accessibility after Greenfield referenced an initiative that would change how voters mark ballots in 2026. Anita Bonds asked how the board will reach special populations — such as voters needing braille or other accessibility tools — and how much time is required for effective education.
Greenfield said the board and staff have given thought to education and outreach and that making materials accessible is on the board's mind. "You know, my niece is visually impaired... and she likes to be independent. And so I'm very, very, you know, sensitive to that and, and that ability," Greenfield said, describing personal reasons for emphasizing accessibility. She added that mailed ballots can give some voters extra time to research issues and candidates, and that the board expects staff to coordinate or consult with other jurisdictions for lessons learned.
The committee discussed federal proposals affecting mail‑in ballots and the need to tailor communication beyond generalized mailings so that special populations receive accessible, usable guidance ahead of implementation.
