Debra L. Knick

The meeting's primary purpose was to comply with Virginia Code Section 24.2.107 regarding the appointment of officers of election. Key discussions included the status of a paused special election, revisions to the FY27 Budget to account for new voting equipment and potential elections, and planning for Locality Election Security Standards (LESS) compliance, including the approval to delegate necessary actions to the General Registrar and IT contractor. The Board also addressed Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing for the special election. Unfinished business resulted in the approval of the slate of Election Officials presented by the Director. New business covered the Board of Supervisors' approval for earmarked funding to replace end-of-use voting equipment, the disposition plan for legacy voting equipment, the designation of the General Registrar as the voting equipment custodian, and the unanimous approval of a policy mandating electronic meeting connection information dissemination in agendas to ensure public participation.

The Electoral Board convened an Emergency Meeting which included an immediate Closed Session to discuss voting security matters deemed confidential under Virginia Code § 2.2-3711.A. Upon reconvening in Open Session, the Board approved the Director of Elections to present a Budget input to the County consistent with decisions made during the Closed Session. The Board also discussed language regarding meeting records from previous meetings that were designated as 'receive only.' Additionally, the Board was informed about a Special Election Day scheduled for April 21, 2026, and a tentative project schedule to support it was provided.

The agenda for the meeting included the call to order, reports from Electoral Board Members and the Director of Elections and Staff, unfinished business, and new business. A significant portion of the meeting involved moving into a Closed Session to discuss voting security matters made confidential pursuant to Virginia Code § 24.2-625.1, specifically concerning protocols for ballot and equipment security or risk assessments, followed by a reconvening in open session.

This 3-year strategic plan for Aging Together, covering 2023-2026, focuses on supporting the health, safety, and quality of life for older adults and their families, promoting the value older adults bring to the community through engagement, championing community response to challenges, and ensuring the organization's sustainability. The plan is informed by community needs assessments and aims to create age-friendly communities by connecting people to resources and fostering partnerships.

The meeting agenda included a call to order, followed by reports from the Electoral Board members and the Director of Elections and Staff. Key discussions involved unfinished business and new business items. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a planned closed session to discuss voting security matters made confidential under Virginia Code § 24.2-625.1, specifically concerning ballot security protocols, voting equipment, and risk assessments of electoral procedures.