Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Canvassing Returns and Declaring the Results of a Local Option Election Held in the City of Mansfield, Texas November 5, 2024; Finding that the Meeting at which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date
Requested Action
City Council action approving the resolution canvassing the returns of the local option election is requested.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Description/History
A local option election was held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of submitting to the resident qualified electors of the City Proposition A. Unofficial results were provided after the polls closed; however, election results cannot be canvassed until provisional and overseas ballots are evaluated and counted. Final election results are expected to be received no later than the evening of Monday, November 18, 2024. The final tabulation will be presented at the Council meeting.
NOTE: Official results will be provided during the meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 prior to this agenda item being discussed. The Council will be provided with a revised resolution prior to the canvass Tuesday morning. The resolution to be approved will show the official tabulation.
Justification
Pursuant to Sections 67.002 and 67.003 of the Election Code, the City Council must canvass the election returns no later than November 19, 2024.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Susana Marin, TRMC, City Secretary
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