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2. Are we still payinp;.for two offices !n Kona? Yes. While there were several nibbles to lease the Lender's Document Building office space, we have been unable to secure commitments from any of the interested parties. The management company is currently in discussion with another individual. 3. Are we paying more for the new office in Kona versus the old once and how much more? OFFICE Monthly Rent Electricity Telephone Janitorial Total Monthly Lenders $2,066.30 Included +$200 +$110 $2,376.30 Kailua Trade $3,370.60 ±$300 +$300 +$192 4 662.60 VARIANCE +$2,286.30 4. The Waimea Office is an increase in expenses for the council. What are the acneal monthly costs versus [he projected corts~? Monthly Rent Tele/Fax Courier Janitorial Total Monthly ACTUAL $1,187.49 +$300 +$120 $1,607.49 PROJECTED (05-06) $1,218.74' +$300 +$120 $1,638.74 5. When do we purge a registered voter? Federal law requires voter rolls be purged when a voter has not voted after two federal election cycles. The City wind County of Honolulu County Clerk's Office manages the statewide voter registration system. The voter purge was conducted recently. 6. "I'he program goal~c include the improvement gfvo[er turnout. What can the department do to improve the voter lUrnout ratio? The Clerk's Office-Elections Division uses amulti-pronged approach to assist the State Office of Elections improve voter turnout. The efforts include (1) increasing the number of election-day polling places to place the facilities in convenient locations; (2) establishing convenient walk-in absentee polling places; (3) publishing walk-in absentee polling places, dates and hours of operations; and (4) making absentee mail applications available to voters at numerous sites throughout the island. Specifically, the Slate (1) maintains a website with, among other things, ballots samples, polling place locations, and voter candidate profiles; (2) conducts a media campaign with radio spots and newspaper acts about precinct official recruitment, voter registration, and absentee walk voting; and (3) publishes a Hawaii Votes Voter Information Pamphlet. While our focus h<~s been on openness and accessibility in elections, it has been shown that successful voter turnout numbers are tied to interest in candidates and issues. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Does not include possible increase in 'additional rental' (CAM).