Quotes on state law on webcams in voting-counting areas
By Cronkite News Service
“They may get bored, but they can watch.”
_ Karen Osborne, Maricopa County elections director
“It made a world of difference for elections integrity. I know the public loves having the access.”
_ Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise.
“We can’t get any more transparent than this; the voter submits his ballot at the voting place, and then they see it themselves being accepted, tallied and deposited.”
_ Gilbert Hoyos, director of elections for Pinal County.
“Your ballot should be voted in secret, but should be counted in a way that is as public as possible.”
_ Brad Nelson, director of elections in Pima County.
“It’s pretty boring, but it’s definitely a good thing. It’s a way for folks who can’t be there in person to watch the tabulation in the comfort of their home.” _ Sue Stallworth, clerk of the board for Yuma County.
“We’ve invested quite a bit of money; it would be nice to have people tune in and watch it.”
_ Patty Hansen, election administer for Coconino County.
“Every way in which state and local government can put more of what it does online for voters to watch, comment and participate in bridges that divide between government and the people it is really supposed to serve.”
_ Sean McCaffrey, executive director of the Arizona Republican Party.