In September and October 2007 Clerk and Recorder Stephanie O’Malley and Director of Elections Michael Scarpello convened an Advisory Committee to study which election model should be used for the August 2008 Primary Election and the November 2008 General Election.

In 2006, Denver’s citizens voted at Vote Centers (rather than precincts) for the first time and voted on Direct Recording Electronic voting machines. The Advisory Committee examined whether that model, or another model, would be the best option for Denver voters in 2008.

"In considering this most critical decision, it is imperative that the public have the opportunity to provide input and this group will assist in providing that input." O’Malley stated.

After considering the group’s recommendation and other factors, Clerk and Recorder O’Malley and Director Scarpello will make the final decision on which model to use.

Some of the factors that were considered by the Advisory Committee included: compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act; costs associated with the various models; type of voting equipment required; type of technology required; paid and volunteer staffing needs, and what is mandated by federal, state and local laws.