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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The past three elections utilized a new ballot format and voting system requiring the retraining of precinct workers. There was no major mishap or any disruption that prevented any qualified voters from voting. The system is designed to connect to a phone jack to transfer the vote count to headquarters. All county precincts delivered their count to the Elections Office within an hour of the closing time of the polls. According to the County Clerk, Trinity County was the first in the state to report final results in the primary election in March 2000. The reporting time will be shortened in future elections, as a phone jack will be installed at the polling place that did not have one.
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R1
The Grand Jury commends the Elections Office for exploring a new time and potentially cost saving voting device; and for achieving, without serious incident, the appreciates continued actions on the part of County Government to adopt new technology and processes to help make Trinity County more efficient in the 21st century.
F2
Precinct worker know-how is basic to the smooth operation of the election process, particularly when new equipment and procedures are introduced. It has been difficult to get some precinct workers to attend training meetings.
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R2
In order to maintain voter secrecy and to make the voting experience more pleasurable, it is recommended that the Elections Office pay particular attention to the training of precinct workers in ballot handling, voter interface and instructions. Paid precinct workers should be required to attend training sessions. Training sessions should be scheduled at times and in locations to minimize inconvenience to trainees
F3
Some precinct workers expressed concern over the lack of apparent response from the Elections Office to their noting of names on the voter lists that were no longer appropriate due to citizens having moved or died. It is recognized that the Elections Office has recently been successful in trimming many names from the old lists.
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R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the Elections Office enhance communication with precinct workers, especially with regard to suggestions that they submit. It is acknowledged that voters cannot be removed from the rolls on the basis of hearsay; however, precinct worker input is deserving of further verification/investigation.
F4
Precinct workers would like more interaction with the Elections Office after the elections. A desire to share problems and successes, and to know more about the county's election process and its future plans for upcoming elections was indicated.
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R4
The Grand Jury recommends that the Elections Office consider hosting a post election "Lessons-Learned" meeting to which all election workers from the precincts are invited. This session should be held soon after each election and be used to go over the successes as well as some of the difficulties encountered in conducting the recent election. It would also be an excellent opportunity for the election workers to express their concerns, complaints, compliments, and questions to the Elections Office. CONCLUSION: The incorporation of a new voting system presented some challenges that were largely prepared for and met. The Trinity County Grand Jury commends the County Clerk for the efficient manner in which the transition to a new voting system was conducted. 30 - DAY RESPONSE REQUESTED FROM: Trinity County Board of Supervisors; County Clerk/Recorder. . TBINITY COU Elections P.O. Box 1258 Weaverville, CA 96093 Phone: (530) 623-1220 Fax: (530) 623-8398 RECEIVED JIII. 1 0 2000 July 10, 2000 SUPERIOR COURTJUDGE'S CHAMBERS John K. Letton Superior Court Judge P.O. Box 1258 Weaverville, CA 96093 Re: Grand Jury Report - Elections Committee
Conclusions 2
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CL1The incorporation of a new voting system presented some challenges that were largely prepared for and met. The Trinity County Grand Jury commends the County Clerk for the efficient manner in which the transition to a new voting system was conducted. 30 - DAY RESPONSE REQUESTED FROM: Trinity County Board of Supervisors; County Clerk/Recorder. . TBINITY COU Elections P.O. Box 1258 Weaverville, CA 96093 Phone: (530) 623-1220 Fax: (530) 623-8398 RECEIVED JIII. 1 0 2000 July 10, 2000 SUPERIOR COURTJUDGE'S CHAMBERS John K. Letton Superior Court Judge P.O. Box 1258 Weaverville, CA 96093 Re: Grand Jury Report - Elections Committee Recommendation #1 We appreciate the comments regarding the use of new technology Recommendation #2 We agree with the recommendation. We have changed the training methods for the precinct workers. Instead of asking them to attend meetings in Weaverville, the elections staff travels to the precinct for the training. Pole worker attendance at the training sessions is much improved. We expect to expand on this with group training sessions as well to provide exchange between the workers as well as training by election staff. Recommendation #3 Recommendation #4 The ideas regarding precinct worker communication, and an after election meeting are good ones. We should be able to provide for this kind of meeting in November Dero Forskind Trinity County Clerk Recorder Assessor TRINITY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS P.O. Drawer 1613 (530) 623-1217 WEAVERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 96093 Dero B. Forslund, Clerk Jeannie Nix-Temple, County Administrative Officer RESTEVED
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CL2To: John K. Letton, Superior Court Judge SUPER FOR COUNTYJUDGE'S CHASIDAND From: Board of Supervisors Date: October 25, 2000 RE: 1999-2000 Trinity County Grand Jury Elections Committee Final Report Finding and Recommendation #1 The Board agrees with and appreciates your observations and comments. Finding and Recommendation #2 The Board agrees with this recommendation and the County Clerk is implementing your suggested changes. Finding and Recommendation #3 The Board agrees. Finding and Recommendation #4 The Board agrees and it is intended that post-election meetings will take place. APPROVED CHAIR MAN-Board of Supervisors -38- CHRIS ERIKSON PAUL FACKRELL RALPH MODINE BERRY STEWART ROBERT REISS District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
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