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 1, 2021, for the Purpose of Electing a Council Member, Place 3; Council Member, Place 4; and a Council Member, Place 5
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 1, 2021 for the purpose of electing Council Member, Place 3; Council Member, Place 4; and Council Member, Place 5. 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, May 10, 2021. The final tabulation will be presented at the Council meeting.
NOTE: Official results will be provided during the meeting on Monday, May 10, 2021 prior to this agenda item being discussed. The resolution will be updated to show the official tabulation as well.
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 12, 2021.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Susana Marin, TRMC, City Secretary
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