I. RECOMMENDATION:
The City Manager recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3997 accepting and approving the results from the November 3, 2020 Consolidated General Election.
II. BACKGROUND:
On November 27, 2020 Brandi L. Orth, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters for the Fresno County Elections Department, certified results of the November 3, 2020 Consolidated General Election. 73.88% of the registered voters cast their vote. Attached is the Statement of Votes Cast.
III. DISCUSSION:
The following Candidates, who shall each serve a four (4) year term, were elected by the voters to serve as Members of the City Council:
District No. 2
James Horn
District No. 4
Jose Manny Ramirez
There were no Qualified Candidates on the ballot for the City Clerk's position.
Dawn Kahikina, who shall each serve a four (4) year term, was elected by the voters to serve as the City Treasurer.
Measure B, a local ballot measure transitioning the office of the City Clerk from an elected position to an appointed position, passed with the minimum required percentage needed (50% +1) as set forth in the attached Statement of Votes Cast.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
None.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2020-21 Annual Operating Budget includes an allocation to cover the costs associated with the election. Staff anticipates receiving an invoice from the County for the costs of the election within the new few months. | | |