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Dallas County Approves Petition Verification Deal
Dallas County and City of Dallas sign petition verification agreement in 5-0 vote.
In brief
Dallas County and City of Dallas sign petition verification agreement in 5-0 vote. Dallas County commissioners approved a petition verification deal with City of Dallas in unanimous vote, allowing county to provide election personnel and software for city to review citizen petitions. Originally reported by Dallas…
Dallas County Approves Petition Verification Deal
Dallas County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an agreement allowing the county to provide election personnel, verification software, and facilities to help the City of Dallas review citizen petitions seeking charter amendments or recalls.
City Pays for Verification Services
City Hall will pay for temporary workers at $26.60 per hour during regular hours and $39.90 per hour for overtime, and retain final authority over signature verification.
County Provides Facilities and Software
Dallas County will provide computers, verification software, temporary workers, and elections personnel to train workers for the city's petition review process.
Project Cost Structure
Dallas must deposit 50% of the estimated project cost before work begins and pay the remaining balance after the county calculates actual expenses.
Timeline for Verification
The agreement runs through January 31, 2027, unless terminated earlier, with kickoff forms required at least 10 days before each project begins.
City Retains Final Authority
City officials will retain responsibility for determining which signatures qualify and whether petitions satisfy applicable requirements.
Previous Petition Funding
Dallas previously authorized $90,000 for petition reviews under a similar agreement from June 26, 2024.
Here's the gist
Dallas County commissioners approved a petition verification deal with City of Dallas in unanimous vote, allowing county to provide election personnel and software for city to review citizen petitions.
