Tim Dupuis, Alameda County's top elections official, has been reviewed positively by oversight bodies regarding recent election management. However, past mistakes remain a concern, and improvements are necessary. The Elections Oversight Commission, formed in response to 2022 errors, suggested Dupuis' dual roles as registrar and chief information officer may hinder effective election service. Dupuis acknowledged the report's findings and proposed solutions, while community representatives emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in improving the electoral system.
The dual-duty arrangement in a county of this size and complexity appears to limit the Office's ability to consistently deliver the level of election service and responsiveness that Alameda County voters and taxpayers should expect.
Dupuis said at the commission meeting this month that he appreciated the scope of the report, and he introduced some potential solutions. "We are going through it and looking at each of the items."
Helen Hutchinson, executive director of the League of Women Voters of California, told the commissioners their report accurately represents the public experience of voting in Alameda County.
Pedro Hernandez, the Legal and Policy Director of California Common Cause, told the commission that the rigorous documentation of community concerns reflected a commitment to accountability, transparency, and meaningful improvement in Alameda County elections infrastructure.
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