 I have a feeling we'll have some snorkelers out in that area. Well, next time votes are counted in Snohomish County, it'll be done in a brand new space meant to enhance security and transparency. A 17,000 square foot facility at the county auditor's office now features an observation ring around which the public can watch the whole tabulation process. The Everett Herald reports the floor is also monitored by live video streams. The $8.6 million project will allow the county to consolidate the whole vote counting process into a single location. In previous years, it's happened on several different floors.