From
Cathy DiMaggio
Title
Resolution canvassing the votes of the May 7 2016 City Election
Presenter
Cathy DiMaggio, City Secretary
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Chapter 67 "Canvassing Elections," of the Texas Election Code states that the local canvass shall take place not earlier than the eighth day or later than the 11th day after the election. At the March 1, 2016 meeting the Council Council passed an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates Ron Jensen and Jim Swafford elected. Therefore, the canvass for this election will be for the office of Council Member District Four for which there were two candidates: Richard J. Fregoe and John Lopez.
Financial Consideration
NA
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, CANVASSING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 7, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 4
Whereas, on the 7th day of May, 2016 a General Election was held in the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, for the office of City Council Member, District 4, and;
Whereas, such election was duly held and proper return of results made by those officials charged with the responsibility of holding such election, and;
Whereas, the City Council in open session has canvassed such vote and determined that all returns are in proper order and the election correctly conducted, and;
Whereas, on March 2, 2016, the City Council adopte Ordinance 10017-2016 declaring elected the unopposed candidates (Ron Jensen, Mayor; and Jim Swafford, Council Member, District 2);
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. That for the office of Council Member, District 4:
Richard J. Fregoe received 306 votes
John Lopez received 189 votes
Richard J. Fregoe received a majority of the votes cast and is hereby declared the winner and elected to the office of Council Member, District 4.
Section 2. That all election returns from the City voting precincts in which polling took place in the City of Grand Prairie and pertaining to the City election, the same are made part of this resolution (Exhibit A).
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, MAY 17, 2016.