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☐ Safe & Prosperous |
☐ Motion |
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City Administration |
☐ Active & Appealing |
☒ Resolution |
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☒ Respected & Responsible |
☐ Ordinance - Introduction |
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Division: |
☒ Connected & Engaged |
☐ Ordinance - Adoption |
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City Clerk |
☐ Unique & Creative |
☐ Public Hearing |
TITLE:
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Call of Election: City of Yuma 2024 Primary and General Elections
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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:
Summary Recommendation
Adopt a resolution that serves as a Call of Election for the City of Yuma’s 2024 primary and general elections to be held pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 16-204 on July 30, 2024 and November 5, 2024, respectively. Any additional qualifying propositions for the November General Election shall be separately approved by City Council. (City Administration/City Clerk) (Lynda L. Bushong)
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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:
Calling the election at a public meeting aligns with City Council’s Respected and Responsible and Connected and Engaged strategic outcomes, as it provides formal notification in a public setting for the upcoming election, and the election process allows eligible voters to vote for local officials and propositions that impact their community.
REPORT:
City Council has historically adopted, by resolution, a Call of Election that is published in the local newspaper to engage citizens in the nonpartisan election process. The proposed resolution designates the 2024 election dates, sets forth the dates and locations to file nomination papers, provides voter registration deadlines, and states the purpose of the elections. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-204, the resolution provides notice of the following designated election dates:
Primary Election - July 30, 2024
General Election - November 5, 2024
The current terms for three Councilmembers and one Municipal Judge will expire December 31, 2024. Therefore the purpose of the Primary Election will be to nominate candidates to fill the upcoming vacancies, with a run-off (if necessary) being held at the General Election.
The July 30, 2024, Primary and November 5, 2024 General Election ballots will contain the following for consideration by eligible voters:
• Primary Election - Three councilmembers and one Municipal Judge
• General Election - Candidate run-off for the above offices not filled at the Primary Election
• General Election - Additional qualified propositions, which shall be presented for City Council approval through a future agenda item, if any.
In January 2024, nomination packets for candidates seeking municipal office were made available on the City’s website and from the City Clerk’s Office. The first day to file nomination and other associated forms is Monday, March 4, 2024 and the last day to file is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. Nomination packets must be filed in the City Clerk’s Office, located within City Hall.
Candidates who are elected to the above-noted offices serve a four-year term beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2028.
These elections will be conducted as a Voting Center Election, which allows voters to utilize any Voting Center that is convenient for them on Election Day.
City electors must be registered to vote by the following deadlines to submit a ballot for the 2024 elections: Primary - July 1, 2024 / General - October 7, 2024.
FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:
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CITY FUNDS: |
$ 150,000.00 |
BUDGETED: |
$ 150,000.00 |
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STATE FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER: |
$ 0.00 |
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FEDERAL FUNDS: |
$ 0.00 |
IN CONTINGENCY: |
$ 0.00 |
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OTHER SOURCES: |
$ 0.00 |
FUNDING: ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP |
TOTAL $ 150,000.00
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:
The budgeted amount includes costs for both the Primary and General Elections.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:
NONE
IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?
☐ Department
☒ City Clerk’s Office
☐ Document to be recorded
☐ Document to be codified
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Acting City Administrator: |
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John D. Simonton |
02/27/2024 |
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Reviewed by City Attorney: |
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Richard W. Files |
02/23/2024 |