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County accepts HAVA grant to secure election equipment, will cover minor local share

Ottawa County Board of County Commissioners · February 2, 2026
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County Clerk Tammi Cox presented a HAVA grant to reimburse 90% of upgrades for cameras and a secure vault for election equipment; total project cost is $18,220.93 with a county share of $1,822.09; commissioners approved acceptance 3-0.

County Clerk Tammi Cox presented a HAVA grant opportunity to reimburse 90% of costs for election security improvements, including updated cameras and construction of an enclosed vault to secure voting equipment. Cox said the total project cost is $18,220.93, HAVA would cover $16,398.84, and the county's share would be $1,822.09; she said Facilities Director Keith Coleman assisted with bids and vendor coordination.

The commission moved to accept the HAVA grant-funded improvements and approved the motion unanimously. Cox also reported she has received feedback about meetings being posted on YouTube and asked about the county's membership in the North Central Regional Planning Commission; commissioners agreed to continue membership.