Title
Approving a resolution canvassing the votes of the August 6, 2016 Special Election.
Summary
A special meeting is planned for August 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. for this agenda item. A special meeting on August 16, 2016 will only be held if the August 15, 2016 meeting is cancelled or an additional meeting is needed.
The City of Pflugerville held a Special Election on August 6, 2016 to fill the Councilmember Place 2 vacancy for an unexpired term ending in November 2017. Candidates for Councilmember Place 2 were Mr. Victor To, Mr. Victor Johnson, Mr. Jeff Marsh, and Mr. Jim McDonald.
The unofficial tally of results is attached. Official canvassing results and a resolution to approve the official results will be provided to the Council at the meeting.
Deadline for City Council Action
The deadline to canvass the results is August 17, 2016. Action is requested by August 16, 2016 to provide for a September 6, 2016 special runoff election.
Fiscal Impact
The cost of the August 6, 2016 Special Election is estimated at $51,000.
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the resolution canvassing the results of the August 6, 2016 Special Election.
Drafter
Karen Thompson, City Secretary