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Media Advisory
Issued: May 03, 2005
An advisory board created to distribute federal money for election reform in the state of Washington will hold a public meeting this week.
The Help America Vote Act Advisory Board is charged with distributing federal dollars to Washington’s 39 counties for a wide range of election reforms.
The meeting will take place on May 11, 2005 at 3:00 PM at the Shilo Inn VIP Meeting Room located at 707 Ocean Shores Boulevard, Ocean Shores.
The Board will hear staff recommendations on grant requests from the counties.
The United States Congress passed the Help America Vote Act after the contested race for President in 2000 and problems in Florida.
Under HAVA, Washington has been issued some $60 million to pay for, among other things, the replacement of punch card ballots, the development of a statewide voter registration database, voter education, and electronic voting machines to assist those with disabilities.
Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed has appointed the following members to the Advisory Board:
- Thad Duvall – Douglas County Auditor
- Kris Swanson – Cowlitz County Auditor
- Dean Logan – King County Director of Records, Elections and Licensing
- Nick Handy – Representing the Office of the Secretary of State
- Doug Cocheran – Former Yakima County Auditor – Member at large
