Commission OKs $14,055 sole-source voting equipment; clerk certifies August election with 30.15% turnout

The commission approved a sole-source procurement (2026-2) to buy iPads, stands and configuration services for the county's voting equipment from No Inc LLC for $14,055, with staff saying the vendor is the exclusive representative and that statutory notice was posted in local publications prior to award. A commissioner commented on the high cost of administering elections and urged greater voter participation.

Separately, the county clerk certified the August 4 election results and reported a turnout of about 30.15% (21,000 of 69,667 registered voters). The clerk provided a preliminary cost estimate of roughly $111,000 for the primary, with a few bills still outstanding. Commissioners thanked election staff for managing the process despite short staffing and discussed per‑voter costs and possible recoupment avenues.