From
Cathy DiMaggio
Title
Resolution canvassing the votes of the June 8, 2019 Runoff Election for Council Member, District 4
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 nor earlier than the eighth day or later than the 11th day after the election, The last day to canvass the votes of the June 8, 2019 Runoff Election is June 19, 2019.
Financial Consideration
NA
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, CANVASSING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE JUNE 8, 2019 RUNOFF ELECTION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 4
Whereas, on the 8th day of June, 2019, a Runoff Election was held to determine the winner of the office of 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 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 June 8, 2019 Runoff Election for Council Member, District 4, are as follows:
John Lopez 445 votes
Richard J. Fregoe 437 votes
John Lopez received a majority of the votes, 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 for the June 8, 2019 Runoff Election are made part of this Resolution (Exhibit A).
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, JUNE 8, 2019.