Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1009, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section A34-24 of Chapter III of Division A34 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code to revise fees of the Registrar of Voters.
The document outlines the proposed adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1009, which amends the fee schedule for the Registrar of Voters in Santa Clara County. The ordinance aims to revise various fees associated with election services to reflect increased costs due to inflation and operational needs. Key changes include increases in base charges for elections, minimum charges for jurisdictions, and fees for voter information pages and candidate statements. The ordinance is set to be adopted on June 2, 2026, following preliminary adoption on May 19, 2026.
Key points
The ordinance amends Section A34-24 of the County Ordinance Code.
The proposed changes are intended to cover the actual costs of conducting elections.
Base charges per registered voter for elections will increase due to inflation.
Minimum charges for jurisdictions participating in elections will also increase.
No changes are proposed for fees set by State law.
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The document does not provide specific details on the exact amounts for all fee increases.
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County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters 128974 DATE: June 2, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Matt Moreles, Registrar of Voters SUBJECT: Registrar of Voters Fees Schedule RECOMMENDED ACTION Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1009, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section A34-24 of Chapter III of Division A34 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code to revise fees of the Registrar of Voters. • Introduce and preliminarily adopt on May 19, 2026. • Adopt (Final) on June 2, 2026. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board of Supervisors approves the recommendation to amend Section A34-24 to increase the fees, the Registrar of Voters (ROV) is projected to realize an ongoing increase in election and services revenue of fees collected by the Office of the Registrar of Voters $2,129,353 to offset a comparable increase in expenditures for labor and materials. Of this amount, $2,070,223 will come from billings to cities, school districts, and special districts. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Consistent with the County management auditor’s recommendation and the County Controller-Treasurer’s policies, ROV’s schedule of fees and charges is updated...
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The document outlines a recommendation for the adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1009, which amends the fee schedule for the Registrar of Voters in Santa Clara County. The proposed changes include increases in various election-related fees to cover rising costs due to inflation. The ordinance is set for preliminary adoption on May 19, 2026, and final adoption on June 2, 2026. The document details specific fee adjustments for primary and general elections, special elections, candidate statements, and other services provided by the Registrar of Voters.
Key points
The ordinance amends Section A34-24 of the County Ordinance Code to revise fees of the Registrar of Voters.
The proposed fee increases are due to inflation and aim to cover the actual costs of conducting elections.
The base charge per registered voter for the first item on the ballot will increase by $0.56 to $3.91.
The minimum charge for jurisdictions participating in elections will increase from $7,977 to $9,686.
The document includes a schedule of fees and a Fees and Charges Review Checklist.
The Board of Supervisors has the authority to adjust fees based on the cost of providing services.
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Specific dates for the adoption process are mentioned but not detailed in terms of context or significance.
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County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters 128974 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Matt Moreles, Registrar of Voters SUBJECT: Registrar of Voters Fees Schedule RECOMMENDED ACTION Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-300.1009, an Ordinance of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara amending Section A34-24 of Chapter III of Division A34 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code to revise fees of the Registrar of Voters. • Introduce and preliminarily adopt on May 19, 2026. • Adopt (Final) on June 2, 2026. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS If the Board of Supervisors approves the recommendation to amend Section A34-24 to increase the fees, the Registrar of Voters (ROV) is projected to realize an ongoing increase in election and services revenue of fees collected by the Office of the Registrar of Voters $2,129,353 to offset a comparable increase in expenditures for labor and materials. Of this amount, $2,070,223 will come from billings to cities, school districts, and special districts. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Consistent with the County management auditor’s recommendation and the County Controller-Treasurer’s policies, ROV’s schedule of fees and charges is updated...
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Ordinance No. NS-300.1009 Fees Ordinance - Red Line Version
Ordinance No. NS-300.1009 amends Section A34-24 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code regarding fees collected by the Registrar of Voters. It outlines various fees for election services, voter information pages, certification services, and miscellaneous services. The ordinance specifies charges for primary and general elections, special elections, voter information pages, and other election-related services.
Key points
Amends Section A34-24 of the Santa Clara County Ordinance Code.
Revises fees and charges collected by the Registrar of Voters.
Details fees for election services, including base fees for elections, special elections, and minimum charges for jurisdictions.
Lists fees for voter information pages, including measure text, impartial analysis, arguments, and candidate statements.
Includes miscellaneous fees for services such as petition signature verification and recounts.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-300.1009 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AMENDING SECTION A34-24 OF CHAPTER III OF DIVISION A34 OF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO FEES COLLECTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SUMMARY This ordinance amends Section A34-24 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Santa Clara to revise fees and charges collected by the Registrar of Voters. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Section A34-24 of Chapter III of Division A34 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code, relating to Authorization to charge fees by the Registrar of Voters, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. A34-24. Authorization to charge fees. The Registrar is authorized to charge and collect fees for various costs and services as set forthout below. Description: Fee to be charged and collected: ELECTION SERVICES Base Fees for Primary and General Elections to Cities, Schools, and Special Districts $3.91 per registered voter for first item on ballot and $1.12 for each additional item on the ballot with the same registration on the ballot, plus costs of legal publications and ballot...
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Ordinance No. NS-300.1009 Fees Ordinance - clean version
Ordinance No. NS-300.1009 amends Section A34-24 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code to revise fees and charges collected by the Registrar of Voters. The ordinance outlines various fees for election services, voter information pages, research and compilation services, certification services, and miscellaneous services, including costs for printing and handling.
Key points
Amends Section A34-24 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code.
Revises fees and charges collected by the Registrar of Voters.
Includes fees for election services, voter information pages, research and compilation services, and certification services.
Specifies costs for printing and handling related to election materials.
Limitations
The document contains placeholders for dates and voting results that are not filled in.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-300.1009 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA AMENDING SECTION A34-24 OF CHAPTER III OF DIVISION A34 OF THE COUNTY OF SANT A CLARA ORDINANCE CODE TO REVISE FEES OF THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SUMMARY This ordinance amends Section A34-24 of the Ordinance Code of the County of Santa Clara to revise fees and charges collected by the Registrar of Voters . THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Section A34-24 of Chapter III of Division A34 of the County of Santa Clara Ordinance Code, relating to Authorization to charge fees by the Registrar of Voters, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. A34-24. Authorization to charge fees. The Registrar is authorized to charge and collect fees for various costs and services as set forth below. Description: Fee to be charged and collected: ELECTION SERVICES Base Fees for Primary and General Elections to Cities, Schools, and Special Districts $3 .91 per registered voter for first item on ballot and $1 .12 for each additional item on the ballot with the same registration, plus costs oflegal publications and ballot printing in the mandated languages...
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Attachment 1 - 2026 Registrar of Voters Fees Schedule
This document outlines the fees schedule for the Registrar of Voters in Santa Clara County, detailing charges for various election services effective from July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2026. It includes base charges for jurisdictions participating in elections, minimum charges for jurisdictions, costs for voter information pages, and miscellaneous services. The fees vary based on the type of election and the services provided.
Key points
Base charges for jurisdictions participating in primary and general elections will increase from $3.35 to $3.91 per registered voter for the first item.
Minimum charges for jurisdictions participating in elections with less than 2481 registered voters will increase from $7,977 to $9,686 for the first item.
Voter information pages for measure text will see a fee increase from $4,821 to $5,005 per 400-word half page.
Certification services will increase from $102 to $116 per certificate.
The document includes various fees for electronic versions of voter files and other election information.
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Some sections contain unresolved placeholders or missing information, such as specific costs for certain services.
The document does not specify the exact nature of the 'CURRENT ITEM NUMBER' for each fee.
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COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REGISTRAR OF VOTERS FEES SCHEDULE CURRENT ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION EFFECTIVE 07/01/2024 EFFECTIVE 07/01/2026 A. ELECTION SERVICES A1 BASE CHARGES FOR JURISDICTONS PARTICIPATING IN A PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS $3.35 PER REGISTERED VOTER FOR FIRST ITEM AND $0.96 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM WITH THE SAME REGISTRATION ON THE BALLOT, PLUS SHARE IN THE COSTS OF LEGAL PUBLICATIONS, AND BALLOT PRINTING $3.91 PER REGISTERED VOTER FOR FIRST ITEM AND $1.12 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL ITEM ON THE BALLOT WITH THE SAME REGISTRATION , PLUS SHARE IN THE COSTS OF LEGAL PUBLICATIONS, AND BALLOT PRINTING IN THE MANDATED A2 SPECIAL ELECTIONS (ALL ELECTIONS OTHER THAN PRIMARY AND GENERAL) ACTUAL COSTS OF LABOR, SERVICES, SUPPLIES, AND ELECTION MATERIALS IN THE MANDATED LANGUAGES COMPUTED AFTER EACH ELECTION ACTUAL COSTS OF LABOR, SERVICES, SUPPLIES, AND ELECTION MATERIALS IN THE MANDATED LANGUAGES COMPUTED AFTER EACH ELECTION A3 MINIMUM CHARGES FOR JURISDICTIONS $7,977 FOR FIRST ITEM AND $ 2,286 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL $9,686 FOR FIRST ITEM AND $ 2,778 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATING IN A PRIMARY OR ITEM ON BALLOT WITH THE SAME REGISTRATION, PLUS ITEM ON BALLOT WITH THE SAME REGISTRATION,...
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Attachment 2 - 2026 Registrar of Voters Fees and Charges Review Checklist
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This document is a Fees and Charges Review Checklist for the Registrar of Voters, detailing the process for submitting fee changes for review by the Controller-Treasurer. It includes contact information for relevant personnel, budget unit and cost center numbers, and SAP GL account numbers. The checklist outlines required documentation for fee rate calculations and emphasizes the need for a County Counsel review for new fees. It also specifies that proposals should be submitted at least 45 days prior to Board submission.
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Attachment name: Attachment 2 - 2026 Registrar of Voters Fees and Charges Review Checklist
SAP GL Acct #: 4203000, 4422550, 4705100, 4813450, 4813800
Fund #: 0001
Type of Fee/Charge submitted for Review: Various
Proposed Rate: Various
Fee(s) Last Revised: 7/1/2024
Primary Contact for questions: Jeanette Bazar at (408) 299-5225
Request Submitted By: Qian, Rong
Date of submission: 3/26/2026
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Docusign Envelope ID: 43C41262-7BDD-45CA-B0BE-4871EA1B3449 Controller - Treasurer Fees and Charges Review Checklist Department Contact Person Email Address Telephone Registrar of Voters Budget Unit # 0140 Zahra Kashanian, Accountant III Rong Qian, Dept Fiscal Officer Zahra.kashanian@rov.sccgov.org Rong.qian@rov.sccgov.org (408) 282-3297 (Zahra) (408) 282-3011 (Rong) Cost Center # 5600, 5605, 5610, 5615 SAP GL Acct # 4203000, 4422550, 4705100, 4813450, 4813800 Fund # 0001 Board Transmittal # For every fee/charge in your request please provide the following information: 1. 2. 3. 4. Type of Fee/Charge submitted for Review: Current Rate: Proposed Rate: Fee(s) Last Revised (If > 3 years, explain below): Update Fee Schedule for FY2027 and FY2028 – See Attachment Various Various 7/1/2024 Documentation for Controller-Treasurer’s review for fee rate calculation should include: • Related laws or regulations as applicable to fee. • County Counsel review of department’s proposed fees (If applicable), mandatory for all new fees/charges. • Supporting Documentation and Computation worksheets for the proposed fee or charge. * Please forward any revised/new fees proposal to Controller‐Treasurer...
Frances Herbert, President of the Oak Grove School District Board of Trustees, submitted a public comment opposing the proposed fee increases for the Registrar of Voters, as outlined in Consent Calendar Item 75. She expresses concern over the financial impact on local educational agencies, particularly the Oak Grove School District, which could face an additional $50,000 in election-related expenses. Herbert urges the Board to remove the item for further discussion, increase transparency regarding the fee calculation, assess the overall fiscal impact on educational institutions, and consider alternative approaches to lessen the financial burden on schools.
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Frances Herbert opposes proposed fee increases for the Registrar of Voters.
The fee increase could cost Oak Grove School District approximately $50,000.
Herbert requests the Board to remove the item from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
She calls for transparency in the fee calculation methodology.
Herbert urges evaluation of the cumulative fiscal impact on educational institutions.
She suggests considering phased implementation or alternative approaches to reduce financial strain.
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From: To: Subject: Date: Frances Herbert BoardOperations [EXTERNAL] Public Comment Opposing Item 75 – Proposed Registrar of Voters Fee Increases Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2:50:36 PM Dear President Otto Lee and Members of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Please accept this email as public comment regarding Consent Calendar Item 75, Adoption of Ordinance No. NS300.1009, revising Registrar of Voters fees. I respectfully urge the Board to reconsider this proposal and remove the item from the Consent Calendar for public discussion. As President of the Oak Grove School District Board of Trustees, I am deeply concerned about the financial impact these increased election-related costs will have on local educational agencies already facing significant budget challenges. Based on preliminary estimates, the proposed fee increase could cost Oak Grove School District approximately an additional $50,000 in election-related expenses. While this may appear modest within the context of the County budget, for school districts these are meaningful dollars that directly affect classrooms, student services, instructional materials, staffing, and mental health supports. School districts do...