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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $2,698.56 in funding from San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to support an 11-Day Vote Center at the Main Library, Library | Parks and Recreation Center, for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment Number 26.023. (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 $2,601.56 in funding from San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division to support an 11-Day Vote Center at the Main Library, Library | Parks and Recreation Center, for the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment Number 26.023.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
From October 25, 2025, through November 4, 2025, South San Francisco Main Library, Library | Parks and Recreation Center, second floor Community Room, will serve as a Vote Center for the upcoming November 4, 2025, Special Election. Although San Mateo County has gone to an all-mailed ballot election, Vote Centers are still needed to assist 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 Traditional polling places have been replaced by Vote Centers, which are open for voting for an extended period, and which offer expanded voter services, including voter registration, multilingual assistance,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 13th election for which the Library, partnering with the City Clerk, provides 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 San Mateo County Registrat...
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