Department: County Clerk
Department Head/Elected Official: Teneshia Hudspeth
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of FY 2024 general funds in the amount of $3,720,289 for the Elections Department to prepare for the upcoming Presidential Election in November 2024.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this request is to ensure that the department has sufficient financial resources to carry out all necessary preparations and conduct a smooth and successful election process. The additional funding will be utilized towards procuring necessary equipment, hiring and training additional full-time staff, upgrading existing infrastructure systems, such as the iPads. This budget request is intended to cover the remaining fiscal year 2024 and reflects the department's commitment to ensuring a fair and efficient democratic process for all voters in Harris County.
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