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Voting accessibility (VAT machines)

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.

Public comments (4)

ConcernedDeborah McCraySep 29, 2026

Blind advocate described defective VAT machines and untrained poll workers that kept her from voting independently in the primary.

City Council Formal Session · 22:13 →
ConcernedRichard ClaySep 29, 2026

President of Detroit Advocates for the Blind said VAT failures are recurring federal civil rights violations after eight years of advocacy.

City Council Formal Session · 43:32 →
ConcernedSteven HardshewSep 29, 2026

Said poll workers aren't trained, headphone audio fails in loud polling places, and he's had to vote absentee.

City Council Formal Session · 45:30 →
ConcernedJohn ScottSep 29, 2026

Retired corporation counsel asked why the reliable AutoMark was replaced with a machine he couldn't use at the Department of Elections.

City Council Formal Session · 47:58 →