MEETING DATE:
JUNE 28, 2016
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NOS. 2016-8216, 2016-8217, 2016-8218 - CALLING THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT resolutions calling the November 8, 2016 General Municipal Election, requesting consolidation with the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters of the city's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election and regulations for candidate statements.
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Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
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Introduction
In accordance with the City Charter, the next General Municipal Election in the City of San Marcos will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The purpose of the election is to elect two members of the City Council to a four-year term.
The State Elections Code requires the adoption of resolutions for the purpose of (1) calling and giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; (2) requesting that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors consent to the consolidation of the election with the Statewide General Election; and (3) adopting regulations pertaining to candidate statements of qualifications and the cost thereof.
Discussion
Calling and Consolidating the Conduct of the General Municipal Election
The General Municipal Election falls on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 for the purpose of electing two Members of the City Council to a four-year term. The terms for Councilmembers Jones and Jenkins will expire on the first Tuesday following an election or until a successor is elected and qualified (SMMC 2.08.020).
The City of San Marcos has consolidated its General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election since 1968. It would be appropriate at this time to adopt the proposed r...
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