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San Joaquin County supes consider reducing ballot drop boxes for increased security

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

A ballot drop box is available at the steps of City Hall in Stockton, Calif., on Jan. 30, 2024. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News)

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors this week heard recommendations on election security, including to reduce the number of ballot drop boxes throughout the county.

The recommendations came Tuesday from the Election Advisory Committee, which was approved by county supervisors in 2023 to provide guidance to the board and the Registrar of Voters office as well as to increase voter confidence and engagement in the electoral process.

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Victoria Franco, Bay City News

Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.

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