Election Integrity Grant application
Summary
The county bought backup batteries for seven-year-old precinct scanners and replacement ballot bags, both required or prudent to keep elections running. A YouTube commenter wanted the purchases tabled; Commissioner Sortman said there was nothing new to table.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
$16,480 total, with the bags reimbursable from the state's ~$370,000 annual Act 88 grant allocation.
Voters, who get reliable, certified voting equipment at the polls.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-08-06
The county is applying for roughly $365,000 in state election security funding for the 2026-27 cycle. The final amount depends on the county's share of statewide registered voters.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-01-15
The county bought backup batteries for seven-year-old precinct scanners and replacement ballot bags, both required or prudent to keep elections running. A YouTube commenter wanted the purchases tabled; Commissioner Sortman said there was nothing new to table.
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