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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Chapter members,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I heard from vice-mayor that the City of Alexandria is moving fast to choose its next generation of voting machines, and we want to be sure to get in there and try out the three different prototypes on display at the registrar’s office early this next week. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Bob Hart noticed the announcement about the machines and contacted the registrar of voters office. Bob kindly shared his email exchange with me, and I am forwarding it to you so you can see the urgency of the situation and make plans to get down there and try these things out.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I urge everyone who is available to go down there and try them out. I hope to do so on Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>We need to make sure these machines meet our needs as blind and visually impaired voters.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks so much for your attention to this critical matter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Brian Miller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Greater Alexandria Chapter of the NFB of Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Anna Leider [mailto:Anna.Leider@alexandriava.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 25, 2017 3:22 PM<br><b>To:</b> Robert Hartt<br><b>Cc:</b> brianrmiller88@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: Testing of new voting equipment for Alexandria<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thanks so much for your email.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>We hope some members of your organization are available to stop by on Monday or Tuesday.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>All three of the new systems we are testing have headsets so voters can listen to the ballot, and mark their choices independently. The primary difference between the new systems and our current system is that after voters finish making their choices, the new system prints a paper ballot which reflects those choices and the voter scans his or her ballot into a central scanner along with all the other paper ballots. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>While each of the three new systems works in the same fashion, there are definitely differences in how they operate, especially for voters who need to use the accessibility features.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I’m not sure how much information the companies have on their websites in terms of understanding how the systems really work, but I have provided links below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Hart Verity (Verity Touch Writer): <a href="http://www.hartintercivic.com/content/verity-system-overview">http://www.hartintercivic.com/content/verity-system-overview</a> or <a href="http://www.hartintercivic.com/Product/verity-touch-writer">http://www.hartintercivic.com/Product/verity-touch-writer</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>ES&S Express Vote: <a href="http://essvote.com/products/12/12/universal-voting-system/expressvote/">http://essvote.com/products/12/12/universal-voting-system/expressvote/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Unisyn: <a href="https://unisynvoting.com/openelect-ovi/">https://unisynvoting.com/openelect-ovi/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>We had hoped to have a much longer testing period, but the state will likely make a sudden decision to require the removal of all paperless systems, so we will be forced to make this change on a very short timeline.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Anna Leider<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>General Registrar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Office of Voter Registration and Elections<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>City of Alexandria<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>132 North Royal Street, Suite 100<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Alexandria, Virginia 22314<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>703.746.4050; Direct: 703.746.4527; Fax 703.838.6449<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:Anna.Leider@alexandriava.gov">Anna.Leider@alexandriava.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.alexandriavoter.org/">www.alexandriavoter.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Check your voter registration information at <a href="https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation">https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> Robert Hartt [<a href="mailto:bobmhartt@gmail.com">mailto:bobmhartt@gmail.com</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 25, 2017 12:55 PM<br><b>To:</b> Anna Leider <<a href="mailto:Anna.Leider@alexandriava.gov">Anna.Leider@alexandriava.gov</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:brianrmiller88@gmail.com">brianrmiller88@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Testing of new voting equipment for Alexandria<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Ms. Leider – Regarding the email below announcing the availability of new voting equipment for testing, I am blind and have enjoyed using the accessible voice output machines currently in use for Alexandrians who are blind. Unfortunately, I will be out of town next week when citizens are invited to try the equipment under consideration. As a member of the Greater Alexandria Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, however, I am copying our President, Brian Miller, on this email so he can spread the word to our Alexandria members. I am confident we can find one or more of our members to test the equipment during the viewing hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>If you have any information about the accessibility features of the equipment being considered, we would be happy to distribute this to our members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Bob Hartt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>4005 Ellicott Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Alexandria, Virginia 22304<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Alexandria eNews [<a href="mailto:noreply@everbridge.net">mailto:noreply@everbridge.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 25, 2017 8:51 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:bobmhartt@gmail.com">bobmhartt@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Provide Feedback on Potential New Election Equipment<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>You are subscribed to the free Alexandria eNews service. Replies to this message will not be received. For correspondence, please use the contact information in the body of the message. </span></b><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Alexandria Voters Invited to Provide Feedback on Potential New Election Equipment</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>The Alexandria Office of Voter Registration and Elections is evaluating potential new voting equipment to comply with a state law phasing out electronic ballots.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>As part of the evaluation process, three voting systems will be available at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections for public viewing and testing on August 28 and 29, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Office is located at 132 N. Royal St. No appointment is needed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Please stop by and provide your input. Elections staff will be present to answer any questions. You are welcome to invite your neighbors, friends, or anyone else who may be interested in Alexandria elections.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b>For more information, contact Anna Leider, General Registrar, at </b><span style='color:#1155CC'><a href="mailto:anna.leider@alexandriava.gov">anna.leider@alexandriava.gov</a> </span><b>or 703.746.4050.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#777777'>To change your subscription choices, <a href="http://www.alexandriava.gov/eNews">click here to login</a>. 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