Recommendation R-1
In accordance with the findings of the 2016-2017 Grand Jury, the Registrar of Voters should institute a program of outreach work and voter education to eliminate confusion during elections. Such program might include: • Expanding community partnerships, e.g. collaborating with County libraries and schools to host voter education workshops and voter registration drives • Increase Multilingual Engagement • Strengthen Youth Engagement • Ensuring that all voters are aware of locations of polling places and drop boxes, and options for returning ballots. Action: Chief Administrative Officer. Registrar of Voters Timeframe: 3 months
Jury report: Mono County Election Procedures: Challenges and Opportunities · PDF pages 12–13
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Mono County Administrative Officer
Agency plans to implementSays outreach and Spanish translation work are underway with the coordinator in place. The CAO will work to amend existing translation contracts within two months.
Read official response · PDF page 4Describes staffing and translation actions. The response focuses on those elements rather than setting out the full community-partnership and outreach program.
- Work to amend existing translation contracts to assist the Registrar. Owner: Mono County Administrative Officer. Timing: Two months from the response.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.
Mono County Registrar of Voters
Agency plans to implementSays outreach and Spanish translation work are underway with the coordinator in place. Translation work is to be completed for the November 2026 General Election.
Read official response · PDF page 8Describes staffing and translation actions. The response focuses on those elements rather than setting out the full community-partnership and outreach program.
- Complete Spanish translation work for election materials. Owner: Mono County Registrar of Voters. Timing: For the November 2026 General Election.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.