In 2016, there were attempts to breach the security of many, if not all, state election systems. It is widely assumed that the efforts will continue this fall. Some experts believe that nationwide paper ballots are the solution, while others think that a secure touch screen or even voting app can be found. Is our democracy being compromised? What are federal, state and local authorities doing to protect the vote? Is it enough? The experts in charge of the voting systems’ security in Oregon and Lane County will tell us about the level of the threats and all efforts to fight them.

Speakers include Steve Trout, Director of Elections, Oregon Secretary of State’s Office; and Cheryl Betschart, Lane County Clerk.

Find out more online, and view the presentation on the City Club’s Facebook page at noon.