Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the Execution of a Joint Election Agreement and Contract with Johnson County Elections Administrator to Perform Election Services for the May 6, 2023 General and Special Election; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution and Joint Election Agreement with the Johnson County Election Administrator
Recommendation
City staff recommends approval of the Resolution and Joint Election Agreement between the City of Mansfield and Johnson County (Johnson County Elections Administrator).
Description/History
On January 23, 202 the City Council will be calling for a General Election to be held on May 6, 2022 to elect a Council Member, Place 6, and Council Member, Place 7, as well as a Special Election to fill a vacancy to elect a Council Member, Place 3.
It is the intent of the City to contract with Johnson County Elections to conduct the elections. The City will also be contracting with Tarrant and Ellis County. A resolution for those contracts will be forthcoming.
Justification
Participation in the Johnson County joint election streamlines the voting process for voters.
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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