Kammie Foote
This is the first time I have heard anyone ask about this. The box is completely locked and bolted to the ground. Nothing can be put inside of it and it cannot be removed without unbolting. I was waiting until after January 20th to ensure that we didn't have any special or unanticipated elections before using precious staff time to remove it. I apologize if no one gave me the message regarding your concern so that I could respond to it sooner. Admittedly I have taken a couple of days off after a year of non-stop working incredibly long hours, so I may not have been there for a couple of days.
Also, the ballots cast in it on election night were brought down for counting by a team of two county employees. Anyone can track the status of their mailed ballot on our website to ensure it was counted.
Ben Jones
Kammi Foote Thanks for your logical Response and your actions are very understandable and reasonable. Please forgive me. I know you have been extremely busy. Get a good rest and keep up your great work for us. Fondly, Ben 😂
Kammie
Thank you Ben. I apologize that I didn't get the message sooner. Thank you for being such an engaged citizen. I will try to ensure that I am more availible and responsive in the future.
Ben
Kammi Foote Your Words and Actions mean a lot too me. I have upset Leslie Chapman with my “Conversations”. I know she is in a Crunch now and I hope that she has a favorable resolution. Ben
Kammie
I have shared all of this information on all of the official election pages, on our website and my personal page. The first I heard any of your concerns was last night. How did you express your concerns so that I don't miss them in the future?
Ben
Well to be honest I Shared my concerns with your Mom (Earlene Beaver) 5-6 times after I could not connect with you at your place of work. That means we are not aligned. I tried to keep things private but finally I reached out on Facebook. To keep things private reach me at the following: mobile - 760/937-8219; email - benjonesbadwater@gmail.com. Ben
Kammie
Ben Jones Thank you. I am not sure why could not reach me at the office as we have had people working in the office every day. I will check with my staff. In the meantime, you can always reach out to me directly. My mom asked me about it last night, but we don't talk every day and we see each other a lot less since COVID. Any concerns about elections in the future can be directed to 760-878-0224 or kfoote@inyocounty.us. I spend a lot less time on social media these days, so I don't always scoll to monitor for election concerns on my priviate facebook page after we certified the election. You can always reach me here too:
https://elections.inyocounty.us/about-us/
Or you can message here and we will catch it the same day:
https://www.facebook.com/inyoelections
Ben
Kammi Foote Thanks, Kammi. I will copy your contact info for future use. Keep up your important and appreciated work. Ben