File #: 19-3127    Version: 1 Name: Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Canvassing the Returns of the General Election Held in the City of Mansfield, Texas on May 4, 2019, for the Purpose of Electing a Mayor, Place 1; and Council Member, Place 2
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/29/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/13/2019 Final action: 5/13/2019
Title: Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Canvassing the Returns of the General Election Held in the City of Mansfield, Texas on May 4, 2019, for the Purpose of Electing a Mayor, Place 1; and Council Member, Place 2
Sponsors: Shelly Lanners, Susana Marin
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. 2019 Unofficial Election Results 5-4-19

Title

Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Canvassing the Returns of the General Election Held in the City of Mansfield, Texas on May 4, 2019, for the Purpose of Electing a Mayor, Place 1; and Council Member, Place 2                     

 

Requested Action

City Council action approving the resolution canvassing the returns of the general election is requested.

 

Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the resolution.   

 

Description/History

A general election was held on May 4, 2019 for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Place 1; and Council Member, Place 2.  Unoffical results were provided after the polls closed; however, election results can not 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, May 13th. 

 

The final tabulation will be presented at the meeting.

 

Justification

Pursuant to Sections 67.002 and 67.003 of the Election Code, the City Council must canvass the election returns no later than May 15, 2019.

 

Funding Source

N/A

 

Prepared By

Susana Marin, City Secretary, City Secretary's Office

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