The Harrisonburg Electoral Board convened on September 8, 2025, to address several key agenda items, primarily focusing on ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the upcoming election.

The meeting began with a discussion on audio quality, which was quickly resolved, allowing the board to proceed to the main agenda item. The board reviewed a detailed breakdown of ADA compliance issues that need to be addressed on election day.

Key points discussed included:

1. **Semmes**: The curbside voting location will be relocated due to a new entrance at the splash pad area.

2. **Spotswood**: No ADA compliance issues were identified that require action.

3. **Stone Spring**: It was noted that all interior entry doors must be propped open to facilitate access.

4. **Smithland**: Several issues were highlighted, including the need for an additional ADA parking space, the installation of a wireless doorbell at the front door, propping open the second set of interior doors, and placing a mat over a gap found at the walkway entrance. The board has alerted city schools about the walkway issue, which may be resolved before election day.

5. **James Madison University (JMU)**: A minor concern was raised regarding a small lip at the entryway to the basketball court, which could pose a tripping hazard. The board recommended ensuring that a rug is placed over this area.

6. **Waterman**: The board will create three ADA parking spaces with cones and relocate the curbside voting location for better accessibility.

7. **Keister**: A wireless doorbell will be installed at the entrance, and interior doors must be propped open.

8. **Thomas Harrison**: The board will set up two mats to cover bumps on entrance ramps and ensure that interior doors are propped open.

All compliance issues will be documented and sent out in guidance materials to the election chiefs to ensure proper implementation on election day. The meeting concluded with a commitment to address these ADA compliance measures effectively, ensuring accessibility for all voters.