HomeMy WebLinkAbout15453RESOLUTION NO. 15453
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE
CANVASS AND ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7,
2023 AS PART OF A COORDINATED ELECTION WITH
PUEBLO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Canvassing for the General Municipal Election held on November 28,
2023 as part of a Coordinated Election with Pueblo County, has been completed; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections has unanimously passed and approved 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 this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: December 26, 2023
BY: Vicente Martinez Ortega
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M4
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 26, 2023
TO: President Heather Graham and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS AND
ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2023 AS PART OF A
COORDINATED ELECTION WITH PUEBLO COUNTY
SUMMARY:
This Resolution accepts and approves the Abstract of Votes cast at the General
Municipal Election dated November 7, 2023 as prepared by the City Clerk.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 5-1-119(1) of the Municipal Code, an Abstract of Votes is prepared
by the City Clerk and Approved by the Board of Elections following each General or
Special Municipal Election.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 5-1-115 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, on Tuesday, November 28,
2023, the City Clerk met with the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder as part of the
2023 General Election Board of Canvassers of the Election Returns. Following the
Canvassing, Candace Rivera, 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:
The Board of Elections has reviewed the Abstract of Votes as prepared by the City
Clerk and has approved the Abstract by Board Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2023 11 07 Canvass
2. 2023-3 Election Board Resolution