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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $4,435 in funding from San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to support a 30-Day Vote Center at the Main Library for the September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election and approving Budget Amendment 22.009. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $4,435 in funding from San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division (SMCo Elections) to support a 30-Day Vote Center at the Main Library for the September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election and approving Budget Amendment 22.009.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
From August 16, 2021 through September 14, 2021, South San Francisco Main Library will serve as a Vote Center for the upcoming September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election. Although San Mateo County has gone to an all-mailed ballot election, Vote Centers are still needed to assist those residents with ballot issues or to complete the voting process. Traditional polling places have been replaced by Vote Centers, which are open for voting for an extended period, and which offer expanded voter services, including voter registration, multilingual assistance, and disabled access voting options. This will be the sixth election for which the Library, partnering with the City Clerk, has provided Vote Center services. Establishment of accessible Vote Centers is an important factor in securing successful voter turnout. Funding will support library staff scheduled on site around regular library hours and Peninsula Library System Network setup costs.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds received from SMCo Elections will be used to amend the Library Department’s current FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 22.009. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this funding will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan under Priority #6: Community Connections, by providing a local vote site as a convenient option to the mail-in ballot.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds will support the 30-Day Early Vote Center at the Main Library for the September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election. It is recommended that the City Council accept $4,435 in funding from SMCo for this purpose.