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Elections Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Registrar of Voters to sign the outreach and education agreement with the State of California as part of the Voter's Choice Act implementation Agreement 21S10050 for voter outreach and education of the Gubernatorial Recall Election; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer to amend the FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget. These funds are granted by the state to aid in the costs associated with voter notification and information including post cards, bus signs, etc.
FUNDING: State Grant.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
These funds are made available through the State of California as part of the Voter's Choice Act (VCA) implementation. The funds will be used for voter outreach and education related to the Gubernatorial Recall Election to be held on September 14, 2021. The funds are retroactive back to July 1, 2021 through September 15, 2021, the amount of the grant is $32,815.85.
ALTERNATIVES
N/A
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approved as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact, grant will offset cost of education and outreach.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Signed minute order of Board action
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Linda Webster
Assistant Registrar of Voters