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Vote Center Site Selection. Courtney Bailey- Kanelos (916) 875-6060 baileyc@saccounty.net. Step 1: Existing Polling Place Evaluations. Availability/Interest Space Storage Cost Connectivity Parking & Public Transportation. Step 2: Focus the Search. Step 3: VCA Criteria Analysis.
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Vote Center Site Selection Courtney Bailey-Kanelos (916) 875-6060 baileyc@saccounty.net
Step 1: Existing Polling Place Evaluations • Availability/Interest • Space • Storage • Cost • Connectivity • Parking & Public Transportation
Step 3: VCA Criteria Analysis • Demographics • American Community Survey • Voter Behavior & Vote by Mail usage • Proximity • Rural areas • Google Transit
Step 4: Recruitment • Formulation of VCA Coalition • Recreation & Park Districts • Candidates & Campaigns • Schools LOVED to suggest alternate locations
Step 5: Contract Creation & Site Selections % of Interest
Step 5: Contract Creation (con’t) Varying Hours? Pros • More Voting Opportunities • Opening/Closing Support • Flexibility with Locations Cons • Voter Confusion • Publication Errors • Staff Fatigue
Step 6: Vote Center Layout • Outlets • Equipment • Clear Space • Privacy
Step 6: Confirmations (January 2018) • Over 800 locations contacted • 80% were used as polling places in the past • 17 locations hosted Vote Center & Ballot Drop Box • 13 location turnover between June & November
Continuous Steps: Evaluations & Improvements • Line Management • Resurveys: more details on equipment delivery and facility access • Layout: cords, mats, flow • Recruitment: AB 2540 • Political Considerations • More Space! More Parking! • Voter’s Choice! • Messaging/Publications • Vote Center Experience Survey