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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COMM, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on November 10, 1987_, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson, McPeak
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Delays by the Postal Service in Delivering
Ballots and Campaign Material
Supervisor N. C. Fanden advised the Board of a problem
she and other voters in Contra Costa County are experiencing as a
result of the late delivery by the Postal Service of sample ballots
and campaign material. She advised of a letter she has received
from Robert J. Delevati, Assistant County Registrar, advising of
the work of his staff in assuring that the sample ballots are
mailed in accordance with statutory requirements well in advance of
the election date. Supervisor Fanden recommended that an
investigation be requested on the practice of the Post Office on
this matter.
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that Mr. Delevati is
REQUESTED to prepare letters to be sent to the County's
Congressional Delegation, the Postmaster General, the Postal
Commission, and the Postmasters in the County requesting an
investigation of the practice of the Postal Service in incurring
delays in delivering ballots and election/campaign material in a
timely manner.
1 hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: Novembier 10, 19.87
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
cc: Mr. Delevati, . Elections of Supervisors and County Administrator
County Administrator
By .Deputy