Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Resolution No. RE-3627-20; and Calling for a General and Special Election to be Held on November 3, 2020; Establishing Procedures for the Election; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approval of the Resolution Calling the November 3, 2020 General and Special Election for the City of Mansfield.
Recommendation
City staff recommends the City Council order the General and Special Election to be held on November 3, 2020 and June Runoff Election, if necessary, by approving the resolution outlining the election procedures.
Description/History
On January 27, 2020 the City Council approved resolution RE-3627-20 ordering a General and Special Election to be held on May 2, 2020. On March 18, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation authorizing political subdivisions that would otherwise hold election on May 2, 2020, to move their general and special elections for 2020 to November 3, 2020, due to the public health and safety concerns related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). On March 23, 2020 the City Council approved resolution RE-3640-20 postponing the general and special election of the City of Mansfield to November 3, 2020. The original resolution approved by the Council needs to be amended to establish election procedures.
Justification
General and Special Elections are to be held in accordance with the Home Rule Charter and State Law.
Funding Source
Funds are allocated in the City Council budget (001-8806-11-01) for this expenditure.
Prepared By
Susana Marin, TRMC, City Secretary
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