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File #: 18-7874    Version: 1 Name: Resolution canvassing May 5, 2018 election
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 5/2/2018 In control: City Secretary
On agenda: 5/15/2018 Final action: 5/15/2018
Title: Resolution canvassing results of the May 5, 2018 City Election
Attachments: 1. Final Election Results 5-5-2018 - 2.pdf
From
Cathy DiMaggio

Title
Resolution canvassing results of the May 5, 2018 City Election

Presenter
Cathy DiMaggio, City Secretary

Recommended Action
Approve

Analysis
The Texas Election Code, Chapter 67, "Canvassing Elections," states that the local canvass shall take place not earlier than the eighth day or later than the 11th day after the election. The last day to canvass the votes of the May 5, 2018 election is May 16, 2018.

Financial Consideration
N/A

Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, CANVASSING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE MAY 5, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION FOR PROPOSITION A, CHARTER AMENDMENT TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTION FOR GRANTING A LEASE OR FRANCHISE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS; COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 5; COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 6, AND COUNCIL MEMBER, PLACE 8 AT LARGE

Whereas, on the 5th day of May, 2017 a General Election and a Special Election were held in the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, for an amendment to the City Charter, Article II, "MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES," Section 18, "Franchises and Special Privileges"; Council Member, District 5; Council Member, District 6; and Council Member, Place 8 at large; and

Whereas, such election was duly held and proper return of results made by those officials charged with the responsibility of holding such elections; and

Whereas, the City Council in open session has canvassed such votes and determined that all returns are in proper order and the election correctly conducted;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:

Section 1. The results of the special election for Proposition A, a Charter Amendment to Article II, "Municipal Boundaries," Section 18, "Franchises and Special Privileges" are as follows:

FOR: 2,657 votes
AGAINST: 1,156 votes

The votes FOR Proposition A exceed the votes AGAINST and is hereby delcared passed.

Section 2. For the office of Council Member, District 5:

Juan R. Pere...

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