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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.

Public comments (14)

SupportiveScott RastetterSep 22, 2026

Spoke in favor of secure mail-in voting chain-of-custody protocols and limited drop boxes.

County Council - Sep 22, 2026 · 29:37 →
OpposedDavid UhligJun 22, 2026

Expressed disappointment with Board of Elections transparency, urged reconsideration of the ECRSSA decision, and criticized the rejection of mobile device accommodation resolutions.

County Council - Jun 22, 2026 · 16:30 →
SupportiveDoug WattsMay 5, 2026

Compared Jim Wertz's inquiries into election data to scientific inquiry, defending him against conflict of interest accusations.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 26:30 →
OpposedJulie HurtMay 5, 2026

Expressed shock over ECRSSA's closure and questioned double standards regarding election commissioner statements.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 37:15 →
ConcernedHugh McCartneyMay 5, 2026

Defended paper ballot verification procedures and criticized the opaque actions surrounding the election board meeting.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 39:05 →
ConcernedKevin PostefkaMay 5, 2026

Provided a legal definition of conflict of interest and questioned why Jim Wertz was targeted without evidence.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 50:21 →
OpposedAbdulla WashingtonMay 5, 2026

Highlighted double standards in how council members treat election integrity claims versus Jim Wertz's inquiries.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 57:03 →
OpposedDarren MosriMay 5, 2026

Called the removal of Jim Wertz unreasonable and reflective of council incompetence.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 58:30 →
OpposedMargaret WattsMay 5, 2026

Questioned why council members never censured partisan election deniers while swiftly ousting Jim Wertz.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 1:43:21 →
ConcernedFrieda TepferMay 5, 2026

Encouraged voters to check mail-in ballot instructions and criticized the hasty ouster of the election board chair.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 2:00:20 →
ConcernedDeontay CooleyMay 5, 2026

Addressed citizen recording rights in public buildings and expressed solidarity with Jim Wertz.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 1:15:58 →
OpposedSam TalaricoMay 5, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Democratic Party condemning the removal of Jim Wertz as election chair as a partisan error in judgment.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 30:10 →
ConcernedChelsea AlcornMay 5, 2026

Emphasized that public trust has been damaged by the election board situation and urged council to focus on transparency.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 1:21:46 →
ConcernedKimberly HunterMay 5, 2026

Asked council to appoint senior members as co-chairs for balance and suggested donating tiny homes to veterans.

County Council - May 5, 2026 · 26:21 →