Board Meeting

Elections

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. EDT

Remote

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections conducts and supports elections, making decisions related to the operation of elections in the county. It consists of four voting members: two Democrats and two Republicans. The board certifies issues and candidates that appear on ballots, and it certifies election results. It also makes logistical decisions, such as how many voting booths and precinct scanners to allocate to polling locations.

Find Board of Elections meetings live streamed on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/CuyahogaCountyBOE/videos

A direct streaming link may be available in the meeting agenda, which is available 24 hours before the meeting start time, at the Board of Elections website: http://www.boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team

Note-taking by Clarence Hood

County board OKs spending more than $1 million for Aug. 8 election

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Note-taking by Barbara Phipps

Elections board considering Plain Dealer building, Reserve Square for new HQ

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Live reporting by Stesia Swain

Board of Elections moves forward with search for new operations center

IG: @stevelilsister 🤍 @stesiaarie_

Good morning everyone! My name is Stésià and I will be live-tweeting coverage for today’s Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Meeting. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/1XuVmG8mIY

08:26 AM Jun 21, 2023 CDT

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This meeting is to begin at 9:30 a.m. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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In my next two tweets I will explain a little about the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and it’s purpose. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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1/2 The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections conducts and supports elections, making decisions related to the operation of elections in the county. It consists of four voting members: two Democrats and two Republicans.

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The board certifies issues and candidates that appear on ballots, and it certifies election results. It also makes logistical decisions, such as how many voting booths and precinct scanners to allocate to polling locations.

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This meeting is being live streamed. To find the live stream of this meeting and other Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Meetings, visit this link u26043067.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=B…

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The members of this meeting pledge in, all board members are present. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Various things being said in this meeting are inaudible, I will do my best to document what is audible. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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The approval of the first contract and resolution has been moved ahead.

The approval of the personnel agenda and been moved ahead, and will be effective July 2, 2023. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Next to be discussed is referred to as “the update” #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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It is shared that there are 47 days until the August election. The voter guide is currently in production and will be going out in the mail later next week. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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The ballot department is assisting with the coding of the ballot and are approving the ballot. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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For vote by mail applications, currently, almost 6,500 applications have been processed. For comparison, last year with the August 2022 election, about 1,000 applications had been received by this point. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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This Thursday is the public view of the ballot and the ballot will be sent out Friday. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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1/2 During discussion of the update on the new operations centers, 4 locations were visited. In my next tweet I will share the locations. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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• The Plane Dealer Building on 18th and Superior
•A warehouse on East 72nd Street
•Reserve Square, 12th & Superior
•Saint Vincent Charity Hospital
#CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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These walkthroughs brought clarity in choosing a location. The prime location of the four was the Plane Dealer Building. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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The Plane Dealer is the most operationally acceptable of the four locations. Some of its advantages include elevators that are used for the people and not equipment, parking, and a loading dock. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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One difference is that in the Plane Dealer building, there is a Non-profit located on the fourth floor of the building. These two organizations would have separate work spaces and would not have to frequently cross paths. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Another pro to their choice is that there is also not an overwhelming amount of work needing to be done on this location. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Of the four, the second option would be Reserve Square. However, the Plane Dealer Building is the most ideal. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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It will be further discussed how this building can be acquired. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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This building has access to an IT division, and would also be a great space for the November election. Again, it will be further discussed. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Next discussed is an issue of East Cleveland and for an addition investigation. In my next tweets I will try to expound on this in the best way i can. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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The additional investigation would be conducted by the Integrity Division #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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By the language, it seems that this has been an ongoing process or discussion prior to today. I am not completely sure of the situation surrounding this as this is my first Board of Elections coverage, but as I learn more I will share more. #CLEDocumenters @signalcleveland

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In the next meeting, it will be asked for a motion to refer the information to the public and for the Integrity Division to do additional research. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Next to be discussed is Black Fork. In my next tweet I will explain what Black Fork is and it’s purpose. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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“ Black Fork Strategies is an Ohio-based engagement firm that focuses on all aspects of community and electoral field work: voter engagement and registration, petition collection, canvass programs, and door-to-door campaign work.” #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Black Fork has been working with the state in multiple counties for a while now. Black Fork has been dealing with an issue of registration cards coming in for people who are deceased. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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It will be asked at the next board meeting for the Secretary of State’s office to look further into this matter. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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My explanation for Black Fork was provided by their official site. If you would like to learn more about Black Fork, I will provide the link here! blackfork.org

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Preparation is discussed for the September election. Equipment used for this election will be tested in advance. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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As there are no questions or concerns, the meeting moves on and Ms.Betty is called forward. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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“Ms.Betty” Edwards is honored and admired for her more than two decades of service to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Betty has also been honored in her retirement after 21 years of impeccable service. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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There were no requests for public comment. #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland

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Have questions? Think we got something wrong?
Send any inquiries on the meeting or these tweets to @cledocumenters. Or email us at cledocumenters@gmail.com #CLEDocumenters @cledocumenters @signalcleveland https://t.co/ia1v9NvZK8

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Agency Information

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

boe.cuyahogacounty.us

(216) 443-8683

electioninfo@cuyahogacounty.gov

@http://twitter.com/cuyahogaboe

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The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections exists to serve the citizens of Cuyahoga County by faithfully conducting the election process through which they choose their representatives.

During COVID, Cuyahoga County Board of Elections meetings are live streamed via this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CuyahogaCountyBOE/

A direct streaming link may be available in the meeting agenda. Board of Elections meeting agendas are available 24 hours before the meeting start time, at the Board of Elections website: http://www.boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/