DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
SUBJECT:
May 6, 2017 General Election
SUMMARY:
This ordinance will Call and Order the General City Election for Mayor and City Council to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, if necessary.
The calendar leading up to the Saturday, May 6, 2017 General Election:
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Wednesday, January 18, 2017 |
First day to File for a Place on the Ballot |
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Thursday, February 9, 2017 |
The Mayor and City Council adopt the ordinance Ordering the May General Election; and the June Run-off Election, if needed |
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Friday, February 17, 2017 |
5:00 pm - Last day to File for a Place on the Ballot |
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Monday, February 20, 2017 |
9:00 am - Drawing for a Place on the Ballot |
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Friday, February 24, 2017 |
5:00 pm Last Day for Candidate to Withdraw Application |
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Thursday, March 9, 2017 |
5:00 pm - Last day for Candidates in Election to file Personal Financial Statement and FDR Addendum |
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Thursday, April 6, 2017 |
Last day to Register to Vote for the May Election. |
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Monday, April 24, 2017 |
First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance |
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Wednesday, May 2, 2017 |
Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance |
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Saturday, May 6, 2017 |
Election Day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm |
The calendar leading up to the Saturday, June 10, 2017 Run-off Election, if necessary:
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 |
First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance |
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Tuesday, June 6, 2017 |
Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance |
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Saturday, June 10, 2017 |
Election Day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Elections ordered are conducted in accordance with the Voting Rights Act, Texas Election Code, Local Government Code, and all other applicable law.
ISSUE:
This ordinance will Call and Order the General City Election to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, if necessary.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The ordinance contracting with the Bexar County Elections Administrator for Election Services will be presented to the Mayor and City Council at a later date in addition to the Early Voting and Election Day Polling Sites. Said contract will denote the final cost of the May 6, 2017 General and Special Bond Election.
The Run-off Election, if necessary, is scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2017. Funding is appropriated and available in the FY 2017 Municipal Elections General Fund Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Office of the City Clerk, in coordination with the Office of the City Attorney, requests that the City of San Antonio officially order the General Election for Saturday, May 6, 2017 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, if necessary.