Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City of Mansfield, Texas Calling for a General Election to be held on May 6, 2023; Calling for a Special Election to fill a Vacancy to be Held on May 6, 2023; Designating Polling Places; Establishing Precincts Within the City; Establishing Other Procedures for Conduct of the Election; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approval of the Resolution Calling the may 6, 2023 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 May 6, 2023 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. Pursuant to Section 201.052 of the Texas Election Code the city is required to conduct a Special Election to fill a vacancy upon the resignation of a member of Council.
The city will be holding a General Election on May 6, 2023, for the purpose of electing the following:
Council Member, Place 6
Council Member, Place 7
The city will be holding a Special Election to fill a vacancy on May 6, 2023, for the purpose of electing the following:
Council Member, Place 3
The City Secretary's Office is distributing candidate packets upon request. Candidate packets may also be found on the city's website.
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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