Report: State Still Shortchanging Counties for Election Costs

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California's counties currently shoulder the cost for putting on state and federal elections. Photo by Ericka Cruz Guevarra/KQED

By Guy Marzorati, KQED News Fix
California’s state government should pick up the tab for more local election costs, according to a report released Thursday by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office.

California’s 58 counties currently shoulder the costs for federal and state elections, but don’t receive reliable payments to cover those costs. Towns, cities and school districts typically reimburse counties for carrying out their local elections. 

Read the complete story on KQED News Fix.

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