LA County Board

30. Preparing for Potential Disruptions in Upcoming Local Elections Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Direct the Acting Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to send five-signature letters to the California State Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber conveying support for continued Statewide coordination to safeguard the administration, integrity, and security of the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election and November 3, 2026, General Election, and expressing Los Angeles County’s commitment to collaborate with State partners and request ongoing coordination, information-sharing, and support. Instruct the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to report back to the Board in writing in 30 days on preparation, security readiness, and high-level planning considerations for the 2026 election cycle, including, but not limited to: Continuity of operations planning, incident response protocols, and contingency plans for potential election disruptions and/or voting interference, including training and support for community and County Employee Election Workers, and intergovernmental and inter-agency coordination to facilitate and support the voting, ballot processing, and election certification activities; Voter outreach and education plans, including in-language outreach and support for limited English-speaking voters, specifically addressing voting options, voting rights, and resources available to ensure voting access, election security, and dis/misinformation; and Physical security measures, cybersecurity safeguards, and resource allocation in support of these efforts for the 2026 election cycle. (26-1712)