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File #: 17-1141   
Type: Staff Briefing - With Ordinance
In control: City Council A Session
On agenda: 2/9/2017
Posting Language: An Ordinance ordering the General City Election to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 and a Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017, if necessary; and setting election procedures. [Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]
Attachments: 1. Draft Ordinance - updated, 2. Ordinance 2017-02-09-0068
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:

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

First day to File for a Place on the Ballot

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

Friday, February 17, 2017
5:00 pm - Last day to File for a Place on the Ballot

Monday, February 20, 2017
9:00 am - Drawing for a Place on the Ballot

Friday, February 24, 2017
5:00 pm Last Day for Candidate to Withdraw Application

Thursday, March 9, 2017
5:00 pm - Last day for Candidates in Election to file Personal Financial Statement and FDR Addendum

Thursday, April 6, 2017
Last day to Register to Vote for the May Election.

Monday, April 24, 2017
First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Wednesday, May 2, 2017
Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

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:

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

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...

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