Voter Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) is established to provide advice and recommendations to Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections (BVRE) staff on matters related to voting accessibility. The committee's role includes identifying barriers to voting, proposing solutions, and enhancing the voting experience for individuals with disabilities in Charleston County.

The purpose of the VAAC is to ensure all Charleston County voters, regardless of disabilities, can fully and equally participate in elections. Specific tasks and goals include:

  • Identifying and addressing barriers in the voting process, from registration to casting a ballot.
  • Ensuring accessibility of information on BVRE’s website and other materials.
  • Recruiting election workers with disabilities.
  • Ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and improving polling place accessibility.
  • Educating voters with disabilities on available services and resources.
  • Providing recommendations for ongoing and future accessibility improvements.
  • Empowering partners with knowledge to advocate for changes at the state level.
  • Creating a polling place accessibility checklist to be implemented at all Election Day and Early Voting locations.
  • Providing input on improving poll manager training to cover accessibility considerations.

8/26/24 Meeting Agenda

Board Members

Chief Gregory Bulanow | Board Chair North Charleston Fire Chief

David Abrams | Board Director of Charleston County EMS

Sheriff Kristin Graziano | Board Charleston County Sheriff

Chief Mark Arnold | Board Mt. Pleasant Police Chief

Chief Mike Mixon | Board Mt. Pleasant Fire Chief

Chief Luther Reynolds | Board City of Charleston Police Chief

Chief Daniel Curia | Board City of Charleston Fire Chief

Chief Reggie Burgess | Board North Charleston Police Chief

Chief Chris Seabolt | Board James Island PSD Fire Chief

Chief Charles Lamoreaux | Board St. Andrews PSD Fire Chief

Chief Chris Griffin | Board Sullivan's Island Police Chief

Upcoming Meetings

Consolidated Dispatch Board Executive Committee

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, @ 1:00PM

Lonnie Hamilton, III, Public Services Building 4045 Bridge View Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29405

8500 Palmetto Commerce Pky., N. Charleston, SC 29456

For attendance details, please contact Aaron R. Maciariello at: AMaciariello@CharlestonCounty.org

Meeting Minutes

Non-voting Members

  • Eric Watson, Deputy County Administrator for Public Safety
  • Dennis Bradford, United States Coast Guard
Consolidated Dispatch Board Makeup
  • Charleston County: 2 (Sheriff & EMS Director)
  • North Charleston: 2 (Police Chief & Fire Chief)
  • Mount Pleasant: 2 (Police Chief & Fire Chief)
  • City of Charleston: 2 (Police Chief & Fire Chief)
  • Sullivan's Island (Rotating): 1 (Police Chief)
  • Fire Chiefs Assoc: 2 Representatives
  • Non-Voting Member: County Administrator Designee
  • Non-Voting Member (Advisor): Federal Agency Representative