Title
Discuss and consider action to approve a resolution canvassing the votes of the November 8, 2016 General Election.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville held its General Election on November 8, 2016 to elect Councilmembers for Mayor and Place 1. Candidates for Mayor were Mr. Philip Osars Emiabata, Mr. Victor Gonzales and Mr. Brad Marshall. Candidates for Councilmember Place 1 were Mr. Doug Weiss and Mr. Victor To. Unofficial results from Travis and Williamson County show that Mr. Osars-Emia received 803 votes; Mr. Gonzales received 8673 votes; and Mr. Marshall received 7655 votes in the race for Mayor; and that Mr. Weiss received 11,326 votes and Mr. To received 4526 votes in the race for Councilmember Place 1.
Official canvassing results are not yet available from Travis County and Williamson County. The resolution and official canvassing materials will be provided to the Council at the meeting.
Deadline for City Council Action
November 22, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
$50,000 is included in the 2017 fiscal year budget for election expenses. The cost of the November 2016 Election is estimated at $48,785 with a breakdown as follows:
Travis County election services: $39,634
Williamson County election services: $1,102.68
Pflugerville Pflag election notices: $6,930
Spanish translation services: $1118.32
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the resolution canvassing the results of the November 8, 2016, General Election.
Drafter
Karen Thompson
City Secretary