Ballot measure for election reform halted by Shasta County over legal concerns and costs
SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Shasta County has requested a court to halt a proposed ballot measure, citing potential violations of state and federal laws. The proposal, titled "Election Transparency and Security Reform," was submitted by members of the public on March 3.
The proposal aims to amend the Shasta County Charter to require all ballots to be hand-counted by volunteers at precincts, with results published on election night or shortly thereafter. The measure also seeks to limit absentee balloting, require voter ID to reduce fraud, and maintain voter rolls locally on a computer not connected to the state, third parties, or the internet. Additionally, it calls for the removal of individuals from voter rolls who are deceased, have moved out of the county, or have undeliverable addresses.
In response, Shasta County filed a complaint with the Superior Court against Laura Hobbs, Deidre Holliday, Kari Chilson, Jim Burnett and Richard Gallardo, requesting a hold on their proposal. The county claims the measure violates the U.S. Constitution, California Constitution, California Elections Code, and federal laws. The court filing expressed concerns about the significant costs associated with the proposal, arguing that taxpayer dollars should not be spent on measures that may ultimately be unenforceable and overridden by higher legal authorities.
The county encourages citizens to work through appropriate legal channels when seeking changes to local, state and federal laws. A predisposition hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Shasta County Courthouse. David Maung, the public information officer of Shasta County, said the duration of the halt will be determined at Wednesday's meeting.
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