Mariposa County Grand Jury • 2012-2013 • Agency Response

Response to Mariposa County 2012-2013 Grand Jury Final Report*

Published: March 06, 2013 8 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1 Page 1
I disagree with several aspects of this finding as it contains inaccurate information. The Grand Jury findings stated that 5,286 ballots were mailed prior to the November 2012 election. In actuality, almost 7,200 vote by mail ballots were issued prior to the election. 5,286 ballots were returned and counted. This particular finding also stated that during the processing of the returned ballots, there was difficulty collecting counted ballots as they passed through the vote counting machines because the ballots dropped on the floor. The vote counting machines are equipped with bins to catch counted ballots. During the counting process, election officials generally find that collecting the ballots as they pass through the machine without the use of the bin is a more efficient method. However, ballots never drop onto the floor during their processing. I disagree with the information contained in finding 2, because it is incomplete.
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The recommendation that the Elections Department find an easier way of catching the vote by mail ballots coming through the counting machine will not be implemented due to the fact that the current method of collection is the most efficient method found to date. In the event that a more efficient method is discovered, the issue will then be revisited.
F2 Page 1
On November 6, 2012, Election Day, 3,816 Mariposans voted at the polls. 5,286 Mariposans had already submitted their votes by mail.
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The recommendation that all candidates be listed on the ballot even if they are the only person running will not be implemented because such requirements are governed by state and federal statute and are therefore not within the scope of the authority of Mariposa County to change them. If any questions or comments pertaining to my response arise, please do not hesitate to contact me at (209) 966-2007 for further discussion. Thank you. Sincerely, Yeith Millian Keith M. Williams Mariposa County Treasurer, Tax Collector & County Clerk Reviewed: - Honorable F. Dana Walton, Per PC933 County Hall of Records 4982 10th Street, PO Box 247, Mariposa CA, 95338 COUNTY of MARIPOSA 4639 Ben Hur Road DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC Mariposa, CA 95338 WORKS Phone: (209) 966-5356 Divisions of: Administration Airport Fax: (209) 966-2828 County Surveyor Design & Cemeteries Engineering Construction Facilities Parks & Rec. Solid Waste Roads March 14, 2013 Peter M. Rei Fleet Maintenance Transportation Director Honorable Judge F. Dana Walton Superior Court of California, County of Mariposa 5088 Bullion Street P. O. Box 28 Mariposa, CA 95338 Re: Response to Final 2012-13 Grand Jury Report Judge Walton: Please find the enclosed responses to the Findings and Conclusions sections of the 2012-13 Final Grand Jury Report relative to the Yosemite West Waste Water Treatment Facility.
F3 Page 1
I disagree with this finding because it is inaccurate. It is not the policy of Mariposa County not to include candidates on official ballots that are running unopposed. In fact, the review of past ballots will show that all County candidates, with the exception of candidates for Superior Court Judge (EC §8203) and Special Districts (EC §10515), do appear on the ballot even if they are unopposed. County Hall of Records 4982 10th Street, PO Box 247, Mariposa CA, 95338 <math>\epsilon_{i}</math> 1
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