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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13832 RESOLUTION NO. 13832 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS AND ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 WHEREAS, the Canvassing of Votes for the General Municipal Election held on November 22, 2017 has been completed and the Board of Elections has unanimously passed a Board Resolution certifying the votes and declaring the results of voting at said General Municipal Election as official; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Resolution of the Board of Elections certifying the votes and declaring the results at said General Municipal Election as Official, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved; and the designation of results therein contained are hereby accepted and adopted. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of the Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. INTRODUCED: November 27, 2017 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-10 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 27, 2017 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Office of the City Clerk FROM: Brenda Armijo, Acting City Clerk SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS AND ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 SUMMARY: This Resolution accepts and approves the Abstract of Votes cast at the General Municipal election dated November 7, 2017. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Pursuant to Section 5-1-115 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, an Abstract of Votes is prepared by the City Clerk and approved by the Board of Elections. This is done after every Election that the City participates in. BACKGROUND On November 22, 2017, the Acting City Clerk and members of the Board of Election met with the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder as part of the 2017 General Election Board of Canvassers of the Election Returns. Following the Canvassing, Gilbert Ortiz, Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder, issued the Official Abstract of Votes signed by each member of the Canvassing Board, which will be submitted to the Secretary of State. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Following the Canvassing of Votes, the Board of Elections signed a Board Resolution certifying the votes and declaring the results as Official – (Official Survey of Returns). STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not Applicable for this Resolution. ALTERNATIVES: None RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: Board of Elections Resolution City Clerk’s Abstract of Votes • city of i11PUEBLO colorado OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE VOTES AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF VOTING AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 (OFFICIAL SURVEY OF RETURNS) WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 5-1-115 of the Pueblo Municipal Code; the Board of Elections met as part of the Canvassing Board for the General Municipal Election held on November 22, 2017 and conducted as a Coordinated Election in the City and County of Pueblo, and; WHEREAS, the Board of Elections proceeded to Canvass the votes cast at said General Municipal Election and make an abstract thereof; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PUEBLO BOARD OF ELECTIONS that: SECTION 1: The following votes are unanimously certified: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER—AT LARGE 4-Year Term Expiring December 31, 2021 (Vote for Two) • Dennis Flores 10,518 21.68% • Charlotte Perez 3,601 7.42% • Joseph A. Latino 5,236 10.79% • Jason Munoz 4,453 9.18% • Mark Aliff 6,694 13.80% • leshia M. Jiron 3,369 6.94% • Kevin Cover 6,418 13.23% CITY COUNCIL MEMBER—DISTRICT 1 4-Year Term Expiring December 31, 2021 (Vote for One) • Michael Stapleton 1,470 23.62% • Bob Schilling 2,308 37.09% • Tommy Farrell 1,829 29.39% CITY COUNCIL MEMBER—DISTRICT 3 4-Year Term Expiring December 31, 2021(Vote for One) • Ed Brown 5,033 58.82% • Joshua Bruns 2,398 28.03% MEMBER PUEBLO BOARD OF WATER WORKS 6-Year Term Expiring December 31, 2023 (Vote for One) • Sandy Gutierrez 18,555 76.49% CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER 6-Year Term Expiring December 31, 2023 (Vote for One) • Dan Archibeque 17,302 71.32% SECTION 2: The following individuals, having received the greatest number of votes, are hereby declared elected to the office set opposite their respective names for terms beginning on January 1, 2018: Dennis Flores At-Large Mark Aliff At-Large Bob Schilling District 1 Ed Brown District 3 Dan Archibeque Civil Service Commissioner Sandy Gutierrez Member, Board of Water Works SECTION 3: The following votes are unanimously certified: Ballot Question No. 2A Charter Amendment-- Change Form of Government to Mayor-Council YES 12,244 50.47% NO 11,426 47.10% Ballot Question No. 2B One Fifth Cent Sales Tax for Police Personnel and Operating Needs FOR 14,982 61.76% AGAINST 8,324 34.31% Ballot Question No. 2C Establishment of a Street Repair Enterprise YES 13,572 55.95% NO 9,951 41.02% Ballot Question No. 300 Initiated Petition—Tax to Reduce Crime and Violence YES 11,736 48.38% NO 12,216 50.36% SECTION 4: Question 2A The greatest number of votes cast was "YES" therefore, QUESTION 2A PASSED Question 2B The greatest number of votes cast was "FOR" therefore, QUESTION 2B PASSED Question 2C The greatest number of votes cast was "YES" therefore, QUESTION 2C PASSED Ballot Issue 300 The greatest number of votes cast was "NO" therefore, ISSUE 300 FAILED SECTION 5: The statements from the abstract of votes prepared by the Acting City Clerk is hereby approved and each member of the Board of Elections shall affix his or her signature thereto, certifying same to be correct and shall endorse and subscribe on such statements their certification of determination required by Section 5-1-119(1) of the Pueblo Municipal Code, as amended. Adopted this 22nd day of November 2017. BOARD OF ELECTIONS: B. Gloria Escorcia, Member Alvin Rivera, Member Ca.114-4..1.(6. Brenda Armijo, Member and meting City Clerk ATTEST: Acting DADuty City Cr'erk coLoRiaoo OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER !`. Gilbert Ortiz t' Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder Election Department 720 N. Main St.Suite 200 Pueblo,CO 81003 STATE OF COLORADO ) ) SS. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION PUEBLO COUNTY I, Gilbert Ortiz the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder, do hereby certify the Official Abstract of Votes Cast attached herein for the 2017 Coordinated Election held in Pueblo County on the 7th of November,2017. 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