Submitted by: Nate Groenendyk
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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Revisions to City Code Chapter 8, Elections
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
For discussion.
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Summary Background:
The City’s Board of Supervisors of Election (BOSE) has identified areas in the City’s Election Code that require updates. Specifically, the board is proposing updates to the language in the City Code regarding the processing of mail-in ballots, early voting day requirements, and the number of mailings required to households and registered voters prior to an election. The changes are proposed to improve efficiency of practices and consistency of language in the Code associated with City elections.
The BOSE and the City Clerk’s Office have been discussing these potential updates since the end of the previous election in 2023. These discussions have included gathering input from the City Attorney as well as Councilmembers. Pending Council discussion, an ordinance to adopt these updates is expected to be brought before Council for adoption prior to the end of calendar year 2024 to ensure these changes will be in effect for the City’s upcoming election in May of 2025.
Next Steps:
The City Attorney will draft an ordinance to come before the City Council at a future meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
For Council discussion.
Community Engagement:
Meetings of the Board of Supervisors of Elections are open to the public and attendance is encouraged. Notice of proposed changes to the City Code are published in accordance with the requirements of the City Charter.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 4 - Foster Excellence in all City Operations
Legal Review Required?
Pending