Several public commenters described lingering behavior and multiple ballots dropped at unmanned drop‑box sites and urged the county to add monitoring or physical security measures; experienced poll workers urged evidence‑based responses and volunteer participation.

Speakers praised election staff and urged denouncing threats and falsehoods; a poll worker asked whether county officials have a plan if a federal attempt to seize ballots is made.

Several public commenters described lingering behavior and multiple ballots dropped at unmanned drop‑box sites and urged the county to add monitoring or physical security measures; experienced poll workers urged evidence‑based responses and volunteer participation.

Speakers praised election staff and urged denouncing threats and falsehoods; a poll worker asked whether county officials have a plan if a federal attempt to seize ballots is made.

During public comment the Chester County Board of Elections heard competing views: some urged staffing drop boxes and using Act 88 grant funds for security, while others reported presentations alleging voting‑machine vulnerabilities and called for further investigation.

After a tense debate over the Sunshine Act and legal risk, the Chester County Board of Elections voted to adopt Resolution BOE0826 urging the Pennsylvania Senate to pass House Bill 280 so independent and unaffiliated voters can participate in primary elections; one commissioner abstained citing process concerns.

Multiple residents raised concerns about proposed unmanned overnight ballot drop boxes and removal of cameras; speakers asked the board to delay or reject changes and noted a 2022 court decision they said requires manned drop boxes.

The Board adopted a reorganized Election Administration Policies and Procedures Manual that clarifies director discretion on drop‑box locations/hours, observer rules and ballot intake processes. The board approved the manual but asked staff to return on Oct. 2 with cost and IT retention analysis before finalizing livestream and retention policies.

Deputy County Administrator Megan Moser summarized a 14‑point action plan from last fall’s independent investigation, prioritized poll‑book and ballot‑proofing process improvements, announced a Department of State recorded training and a pro bono US Digital Response engagement, and said updates will be posted monthly.

Public commenters raised accessibility and safety concerns about a temporary Cochranville Fire Company polling location and urged alternatives; the board discussed logistics and approved appointments of a chief clerk and acting chief clerk and passed Resolutions BOE 2‑26 and BOE 3‑26 by voice vote.

County Chief Experience Officer Megan Moser presented a 14‑item action plan organized around technology, processes, organizational change and stakeholder outreach; the plan includes mandatory SURE training, dual‑signature approval for poll‑book exports, contingency plans for provisional ballots, and monthly public status updates.

An independent law‑firm investigation presented to the Chester County Board of Elections says a SURE export selection error — compounded by limited training, weak supervision and system design gaps — caused the omission of approximately 70,000 unaffiliated voters from poll books; the firm recommended system fixes, training, supervision and statutory housekeeping.

The Chester County Board of Elections voted Dec. 5 to certify the Nov. 4 municipal election results while announcing an independent law‑firm investigation into a poll‑book printing error that omitted unaffiliated voters; one commissioner dissented, citing lack of confidence in the tabulation.