Why would the SOS meddle in local decision making? If you can't be bullied or bought, the next step is tyranny! Oppose SB 5843 - which mandates an intrusive "election security" system be installed in every county.
A description of this bill from a friend (JB): This bill requires every county in Washington to install and maintain an intrusion device from a third party to monitor the elections network and disclose malicious activity of their IT (information technology) systems. It gives the Secretary of State power to override the county canvassing board and certify an election if the canvassing board refuses to certify an election. It also creates penalties and specifies election interference violations by election observers and others.
This gives control of local election to the state and brings in a third party to oversee the county's IT network. The unelected third party would not be subject to public records requests or transparency.
A description of this bill from a friend (JB): This bill requires every county in Washington to install and maintain an intrusion device from a third party to monitor the elections network and disclose malicious activity of their IT (information technology) systems. It gives the Secretary of State power to override the county canvassing board and certify an election if the canvassing board refuses to certify an election. It also creates penalties and specifies election interference violations by election observers and others.
This gives control of local election to the state and brings in a third party to oversee the county's IT network. The unelected third party would not be subject to public records requests or transparency.