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Receive a presentation on preparations and logistics for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election
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Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Information Technology/Registrar of Voters (ROV) recommends the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation on preparations and logistics for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The ROV is charged with administering elections in Solano County. The guiding principles of the ROV include:
* Ensuring all elections are fair and free to all eligible voters;
* Conducting elections in a manner that is transparent and results are trustworthy;
* Ensuring only one vote is cast per eligible voter no matter the voting method;
* Maintaining the highest professional standards for accountability, security and integrity in all elections; and
* Encouraging the highest level of eligible voter participation.
The ROV anticipates conducting the November 5, 2024 General Election using the same methods and options for voting as was successfully executed in the past three county-wide elections, including:
* All registered voters will receive vote-by-mail (VBM) ballots starting October 7th;
* 15 locations will be available starting 30 days before the election for ballot drop off, including the ROV office;
* 10 additional locations will be available starting 5 days before the election for curbside ballot drop off;
* 70 locations will be available for in-person voting on election day.
In the presentation, the ROV will provide details on the processes in place for physical security, daily election audits, vote by mail processing and the timing of election results posting.
For the upcoming General Election, the ROV anticipates certifying results on December 3 as required by Assembly Bill 3184 which requires all counties to hold certifying results until the 28th day after the election.
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