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Name :   Russ Ragsdale
Organization :   City and County of Broomfield, Colorado
Post Date :   9/30/2005

General Comments
Comment :  Insufficient attention given to local election officials
a. LEO’s will procure, implement, manage, and maintain these systems
b. The Human Factor needs to include and emphasize the role of LEO’s
c. Sophisticated election equipment will be placed in jurisdictions that have little to no experience in administering computerized systems.
d. VVSG is technical in nature and not always easily comprehendible.
e. Recommend development of a practical guide to VVSG or “VVSG for Dummies.”

[Statements submitted at EAC public hearing, August 23, 2005, Denver]