Michele Thacker

The meeting includes discussions on supplemental appropriations related to an insurance claim, school board grants, and equipment costs. New business items involve FY27 budget appropriations, a board appointment to the Jefferson Area Criminal Justice Board, and proposed resolutions concerning a local song. The meeting will also include departmental reports from Animal Control and the Building and Zoning Department, as well as a public hearing notice.

The board discussed a template regarding Electoral Board Duties and Delegations and reviewed current early voting statistics. The Chairman provided an update on a draft letter to the County Administration regarding Local Election Security Standards compliance. New business included a proposed plan by the Board of Supervisors to reduce the number of voting precincts to four, contingent on future equipment purchases, and a discussion regarding an unattributed sign placed at the County Administration Building, with potential amendments to the local temporary sign ordinance considered.

The board held a closed session to review and approve 24 pending provisional ballots, which were subsequently processed electronically. Following the session, the board verified the accuracy of tallies for both provisional and post-election ballots and signed the Abstract of Referendum Votes to certify the election results.

The board met to receive all ballots, voting total tapes, documentation, and election equipment from each precinct chief. After verifying that all materials were returned in good order, the board prepared for the canvassing of election results and ensured all machinery was returned to the Registrar's Office.

The Board reviewed the Statement of Results and vote tally tapes for Election Day, including mail-in absentee and in-person early voting tallies. They compared these with previously submitted unofficial returns to confirm accuracy. Additionally, the Board conducted a closed session to perform a preliminary review of provisional ballots, identifying no disqualifying issues.