TOWN STAFF REPORT RECCOMENDATIONS
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Consider adopting Ordinance 966 canceling the May 6, 2023 General Election and declaring each unopposed candidate elected to office; and take appropriate action
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STAFF: Amy M. Piukana, Town Secretary
BACKGROUND:
The General Election for expiring terms is scheduled for May 6, 2023, for the election of three (3) Council Members for two (2) year terms. As of the filing deadline on February 17, 2022, there were no opposed candidates or propositions to appear on the ballot. In addition, there were no write-in candidates as of the February 21, 2023, deadline. Pursuant to the Texas Election Code, the Town may cancel the May General Election.
The following steps must occur:
• The Town Council must accept the certification of unopposed candidates
• The Town Council must approve the Ordinance cancelling the election.
• The Town Council declares the unopposed candidates elected.
The candidates who have been declared “elected” at the meeting ordering the cancellation, must wait until after the official election day (May 6, 2023) and no earlier than the canvass period. The certificates of election, oath and statements will be provided at the May 15, 2023, Town Council Board of Trustees meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting Ordinance 966 canceling the May 6, 2023, General Election and declare each unopposed candidate elected to office.
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION/OPTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Ordinance 966
2) Motion to amend Ordinance 966, with the following stipulations (please state stipulations in motion)
3) Motion to table
4) Motion to deny