Newly elected Minnehaha County Treasurer Kris Swanson introduced herself to commissioners at their Tuesday, Nov. 24, meeting. Swanson, who replaces the retiring Pam Nelson, will be sworn in for her new duties right after the first of the year. (Photo/Dave Baumeister)

Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent

Sioux FALLS – Now that the 2020 General Election is over, Minnehaha County Auditor was back before the county commission for one of his last times before he retires next month.

This Tuesday, Litz reported on two different election-related grants that had come in, and he asked commissioners to accept them, which they gladly did.

Both grants were to help cover any increases in auditor’s office election costs relating to COVID-19.

The first was a HAVA Cares Act grant for just over $31,000. This was part of federal money given to the state to help deal with the pandemic.

The second amount for more than $91,000 was part of a CTL grant started by a group of private business to help with COVID expenses.

Litz said this group put $250 million into their grant fund specifically for this purpose.

These grants will go toward helping the county with printing costs, precinct workers, election equipment, postage and overtime expenses.

Other business this week mainly dealt with new and surplus equipment.

The Minnehaha County Commission meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the County Administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls.

All meetings are open to the public, and public input is always encouraged.