The Escambia County Budget
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Supervisor of Elections
Mission Statement
Ensuring all qualified citizens are free to exercise their fundamental right to vote in open, impartial and secure elections.
Program Description
The Supervisor of Elections has responsibility for all matters pertaining to the registration of electors and qualifications of candidates seeking public office, including the provision of necessary facilities to permit County residents to register and vote in all public elections. The Supervisor of Elections supervises all pertinent County registration and election activities as mandated by State law. As custodian of the County’s voting equipment, the Supervisor of Elections has responsibility for providing voting equipment and associated services necessary for the efficient conduct of local elections.
Goals & Objectives
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Administer all election laws of the State of Florida.
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Process all registration applications accurately, quickly, and efficiently.
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Maintain the highest levels of customer service.
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Enhance physical security, cybersecurity and resiliency throughout our office and infrastructure.
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Maintain voter database as required by the Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.
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Conduct list maintenance activities pursuant to Federal and Florida law.
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Process documents and reports for local committees, elected officials and candidates.
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Process financial disclosure reports for local officials.
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Conduct voter outreach, registration drives, and education programs.
- Provide registration opportunities to all public high schools as required.
- Conduct school and community elections.
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Recruit and train more than 600 election workers for each election.
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Complete the transition to the new training and equipment warehouse.
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Provide professional training and continuing education for office personnel.
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Store election records and maintain training, equipment, and storage warehouse.
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Fulfill the requirements to provide bilingual services as required.
Budget Summary: The total budget for Supervisor of Elections increased from $3,799,718 in FY 2024-25 to $4,402,951 in FY 2025-26, reflecting an increase of $603,233 or approximately 15.88%.
