Regular Session (Public Comment – B. Wiesner, 3/18/2025)

Leelanau County

Event Date: 2025-03-18

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Executive Summary:

I. Rasmussen Report on Hand Counted Paper Ballots
– Over 50% of likely voters, including Democrats, stated they would volunteer to hand count and examine election ballots in a local school gymnasium on election night.
– This suggests Leelanau County residents would be overwhelmingly happy to help count votes and verify election results.

II. Analysis of the Make Elections Secure Act (MESA)
– Detailed analysis of the proposed MESA legislation is available online.

III. A. Return to Hand Counting Express Training
– 48-minute express training video and handouts available.
– This system developed in Missouri appears easy, accurate, and verifiable for counting votes.

B. Practice Tally Demo
– 2-minute tally demonstration to prove hand counting is easy.
– Flyer, practice chart, and practice votes available online.

C. Train the Trainers Full Class
– 6-hour “Train the Trainers” video and PowerPoint presentation available online.
– Helpful resources for hand counting are provided.

https://x.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1897279186492170577/photo/1
https://skeshel.substack.com/p/your-in-depth-guide-to-mesa-make
https://rumble.com/v4njwsx-return-to-hand-counting-express-training-with-linda-rantz.html
https://rumble.com/v3bpho6-hand-counting-demonstration.html
https://b9479068.delivery.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/resources-lists-links-train-the-trainer.pdf

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