 For the first time, a new 17,000 square foot facility will bring all parts of the Snohomish County ballot counting process into one space. Yesterday, the auditor's office debuted a new $8.6 million election center in downtown Everett just in time for the elections. An observation loop rounding the entire floor gives witnesses an inside look at the process. Long glass windows in each room ensure nothing is hidden. County Executive Dave Summers told the Herald, quote, there's nothing more fundamental to democracy than safe, secure elections people have confidence in. It's 7.50.