Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Calling for a General Election to be Held on May 1, 2021; Designating Polling Places; Establishing Election Precincts Within the City; Establishing Other Procedures for Conducting the Election; Establishing a Date for Canvassing Returns; Establishing a Date for Runoff Election, if Necessary; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approval of the Resolution Calling the May 1, 2021 General Election for the City of Mansfield.
Recommendation
City staff recommends the City Council order the General Election to be held on May 1, 2021 and June Runoff Election, if necessary, by approving the resolution outlining the election procedures.
Description/History
Pursuant to Section 41.001 of the Texas Election Code and the Home Rule Charter, the City is required to conduct its general election on the first Saturday in May. The following positions are scheduled to be on the May 2021 ballot:
Council Member, Place 3
Council Member, Place 4
Council Member, Place 5
The City Secretary's Office is distributing candidate packets. Candidate packets are also available on the city's election webpage.
Justification
The General Election is 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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