Title
Resolution ordering a Special Election on August 6, 2016 to fill the City Councilmember Place 2 vacancy.
Summary
The attached resolution orders the City of Pflugerville’s Special Election for Councilmember Place 2 for an unexpired term ending in November 2017. The supplemental agenda which was posted in Spanish is also attached.
Travis County will provide election services for this special election for all City of Pflugerville registered voters residing in both Travis and Williamson counties. Early voting and Election Day voting will take place in the Council Chambers, 100 East Main Street, Suite 500. Early voting will take place July 20, 2016 to August 2, 2016 on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended early voting provided on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 and Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Election Day voting will take place on August 6, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Deadline for City Council Action
The City Charter requires that the City Council take action within 30 days of the vacancy.
Fiscal Impact
Election costs are estimated at $57,000.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the resolution.
Drafter
Karen Thompson
City Secretary