June 3, 2025 Northampton County Election Commission Meeting

The Northampton County Election Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2025, primarily discussing election administration and voting procedures. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the proposal to establish additional ballot on demand voting locations, particularly on the south side of Bethlehem and potentially in the northern tier of the county, to alleviate high voter turnout pressures and improve accessibility. The commission debated the merits and logistics of expanding on demand voting sites, including staffing, location accessibility, and data needs to justify the expansion. A motion to have the administration move forward with planning for these additional sites was eventually approved after initial hesitation and requests for more data. Other topics included audit results, provisional ballot handling, and parking issues at polling places. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were detailed, but the discussion implied future procurement and staffing needs for the new voting locations.