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Findings and Recommendations 7 findings
F1
– The new election headquarters is a well-designed and efficient operation for managing high- volume elections while providing transparency to the public. The Registrar of Voters and staff are to be commended for the design of the headquarters, integration of the systems and the oversight capability provided.
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R1
– By the November 2024 election, the Dominion vote tabulation systems should be electronically isolated (e.g., a Faraday cage surrounding the tabulation system) to improve security and remove the possibility of any cellular or internet communication. Fiscal impact: $25,000-$50,000 (See Appendix 1)
F2
– The Grand Jury did not find that any election results in the recent past have been materially altered or rigged through the voter eligibility procedures or vote tabulation systems.
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R2
– By the November 2024 election, the Elections Department should look into the feasibility of streaming drop box video surveillance cameras online for ad hoc public monitoring. In addition, all drop boxes should have signs that indicate they are under surveillance and illegal tampering will be prosecuted, which should be a further deterrent.
F3
– The Registrar of Voters and the Elections Department are sincere in their desire for free and transparent elections but are required to utilize California certified voting equipment and procedures that may introduce vulnerabilities and a lack of transparency into the election process.
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R3
– By the November 2024 election, the Elections Department should evaluate the feasibility of receiving non-citizen responses to jury summons from the Superior Court of El Dorado County or Federal district court records to cross-check County voter rolls and continue such periodic checks annually thereafter.
F4
– The Registrar of Voters and the Elections Department can do more to alleviate public concerns around election integrity through more frequent public communications (emails, newsletters, blogs, etc.), as they may have attempted in the past.
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R4
– By January 1, 2025, the Elections Department should change security procedures to require a minimum of two people present when accessing the vote tabulation rooms and systems.
F5
– Due to the complexity of the Dominion vote tabulation systems, it is impossible to be completely assured of having removed all vulnerabilities. In addition, they are not physically shielded from wireless communications, which is apparently possible, causing additional concerns.
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R5
– By November 2024, the Registrar of Voters should begin publishing a periodic newsletter (e.g., online blog or social media) designed to acknowledge and address public concerns. Questions should be solicited and screened to avoid the social media free-for-alls of the past.
F6
– The video surveillance in use at ballot drop boxes is a spot check and does not cover all drop-boxes. Complete surveillance is likely impossible, but there may be additional ways to enhance coverage that should be considered.
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R6
– The Elections Department should conduct a public poll of election integrity concerns and 2025 to measure any improvements in public perception and the success of the public outreach. RECOMMENDATIONS
F7
- The Elections Department is complying with all state statutes, although additional safety checks and procedures may be available in vote-by-mail procedures that should be considered.
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R7
– By January 1, 2025, the Registrar of Voters should establish a volunteer public advisory board to help monitor election processes, make improvements, and coordinate public outreach/communication.
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County of El Dorado
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El Dorado County Board of Supervisors
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