Finding F-5
The Grand Jury noted the observation made by election staff that ballots returned via the USPS are increasingly delayed, on occasions by a matter of weeks. This has a particular impact on voters in Benton, Swall Meadows and Lee Vining who must mail-in their ballots using the USPS or drive to a neighboring community to deliver their ballots, as their locations do not offer polling places or drop boxes. The Grand Jury found this to be unsatisfactory.
Jury report: Mono County Election Procedures: Challenges and Opportunities · PDF page 12
Permanent linkOfficial responses
Mono County Administrative Officer
Agrees about postal delays; describes USPS and Secretary of State discussions, planned Lee Vining and Benton boxes, and staffing constraints on further locations. Proposes moving the election-day Board meeting to free staff.
Read official response · PDF page 3Addresses the affected communities, postal issue, and tradeoffs. Swall Meadows remains a possible future location rather than a promised 2026 installation.
- Bring an item proposing to move the Board meeting that coincides with the 2026 General Election. Owner: Mono County Administrative Officer. Timing: By the end of October 2026.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.
Mono County Registrar of Voters
Agrees about postal delays; describes USPS and Secretary of State discussions, planned Lee Vining and Benton boxes, and staffing constraints on further locations. Plans early-mailing education before the November 2026 election.
Read official response · PDF page 7Addresses the affected communities, postal issue, and tradeoffs. Swall Meadows remains a possible future location rather than a promised 2026 installation.
- Place drop boxes at Lee Vining and Benton and provide education about postal delays. Owner: Mono County Registrar of Voters. Timing: Before the November 2026 General Election.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.