Why Broward County cut Pembroke Pines’ ballot cost estimate by over $250,000
.JPG "Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott said his office considered several factors during the recalculation process, including administrative costs, inflation and how voter data is categorized within the county’s voter registration system.")
Broward County election officials significantly slashed the estimated cost for Pembroke Pines to place questions on the November ballot after city leaders pushed back.
The revised figure dropped from roughly $345,000 to $92,742.
FULL STORY: After pushback, Pembroke Pines ballot cost estimate cut by more than $250,000
Here are key takeaways:
- The original estimate of about $345,000 was reduced to $92,742, a rate of 75 cents per registered voter based on roughly 123,656 registered voters as of April 27.
- Vice Mayor Michael Hernandez called the initial cost “very steep” and said the prior formula was almost “punitive” toward cities with more voters.
- Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott said the office reevaluated its formula, deciding cities should only be charged for costs directly tied to their ballot questions.
- The estimate rises to $111,290.40 with one extra ballot page and $129,838.80 with two. Cities voting only on candidates in November will not be charged.
- Pembroke Pines voters could see two proposed charter amendments and a possible General Obligation Bond referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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