Surveillance Cameras at Vote-by-Mail Dropboxes
San Joaquin County
Summary
The board debated the placement, security camera costs, and utility of mail-in ballot drop boxes across the county, ultimately approving two new locations and one relocation.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Incremental camera and setup costs of approximately $18,000 per election for the new locations.
Voters desiring convenient, secure, 24-hour ballot drop-off access in central community locations.
County budget integrity due to ongoing security and operational expenditures.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — August 4, 2026
The board debated whether to spend roughly $241,000 per election to maintain surveillance cameras at all 27 county ballot dropboxes, ultimately deciding to keep them for the upcoming November election.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — March 3, 2026
The board debated the placement, security camera costs, and utility of mail-in ballot drop boxes across the county, ultimately approving two new locations and one relocation.
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