DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
SUBJECT:
Ordering Saturday, May 4, 2019 General Election
SUMMARY:
This ordinance will Order the General City Election to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, if necessary.
The calendar leading up to the Saturday, May 4, 2019 General Election is:
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019 |
First day to Apply for a Place on the Ballot |
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Friday, February 15, 2019 |
5:00 p.m. - Deadline to Apply for a Place on the Ballot |
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Thursday, April 4, 2019 |
5:00 p.m. - Deadline to Register to Vote with Bexar County for the May Election. |
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Monday, April 22, 2019 |
First day of Early Voting by personal appearance |
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 |
5:00 p.m. - Deadline for Bexar County to receive an Application for a Ballot to be Voted by Mail. |
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Friday, April 26, 2019 |
Fiesta San Jacinto HOLIDAY. |
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019 |
Last day of Early Voting by personal appearance |
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Saturday, May 4, 2019 |
Election day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm |
The calendar leading up to the Saturday, June 8, 2019 Run-off Election, if necessary, is:
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Monday, May 27, 2019 |
Memorial Day HOLIDAY. |
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019 |
First day of Early Voting by personal appearance |
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Tuesday, June 4, 2019 |
Last day of Early Voting by personal appearance |
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Saturday, June 8, 2019 |
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 4, 2019 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 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 4, 2019 General Election.
The Run-off Election, if necessary, is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2019. Funding is appropriated and available in the FY 2019 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 4, 2019 and Run-off Election to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, if necessary.