Board Meeting
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Thursday, July 25, 2024
9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. EDT
2925 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44115 (Directions)
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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.
Board members
- Henry Curtis, chair, Republican
- Inajo Davis Chappell, Democrat
- Lisa Stickan, Republican
- Terence McCafferty, Democrat
Other common, non-voting attendees
- Anthony Perlatti, board director
- Anthony Kaloger, deputy director
- Mark Musson, board legal advisor
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Reporting
Edited and summarized by the Cleveland - OH Documenters Team
Board addresses federal court ruling affecting voters with disabilities
Board officials discuss proactive measures for catching invalid voter registrations
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08:46 AM Jul 25, 2024 CDT
The board approved the minutes from their last meeting on June 11, 2024.
Directive 2024-10 awards about $66,000 for election security. Perlatti noted that much of the guidance concerns cyber security.
Board of Elections legal advisor Mark Musson responded that the Secretary of State has 30 days to evaluate the decision.
Dever added that they are “in a sprint” to meet the deadline in January when BOE will move into the space.
He added that they are not sharing the exact plans for the space with the public as there are some sensitive areas.
They are leasing the building from Industrial Commercial Construction (ICP).
Dever said the intent is to have the outdoor construction done, and they are constantly communicating about the progress of construction.
Dever said they are trying to make the transition as seamless as possible. He added that it would be helpful if people start cleaning and organizing their things now.
Dever said they are meeting with a contractor to develop a schedule for the move.
Dever said he’s pretty sure the county will pay for the building’s “state-of-the-art security.”
Dever apologized for not knowing the exact plan for paying for the security.
Dever said the signage has yet to come, but more discussions will occur.
Dever said he will be back for the next board meeting to share another update.
R2024-07-25-0001C recommends a $57,000 two-year contract with Enhances Voting LLC for election night reporting.
The board approved the contract with Enhanced Voting LLC.
R2024-07-25-0003V is for an outdoor generator through election season. It costs $28,634.50.
The board approved both resolutions.
All ten voters are registered at a vacant address where the Maple Care Nursing Home used to be.
These voters have not had any voting activity since 2017.
Perlatti said they do not get notice—not all facilities work with the BOE for assistance in voting.
With no one present to represent the voters, the board approved the challenges.
Brian Wilkes and Samantha Williams were not present nor was any attorney representing them.
The board approved the challenge to their registration.
He said that Channel 5 News wants to do a series of 2-minute videos to get out information.
Military & Overseas Absentee Voting begins September 20.
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Agency Information
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
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/
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