11.E.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 05/03/2022
- From:
- Stacy Saltzburg, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-18: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Arizona, calling a Primary Election to be held on August 2, 2022 for the purpose of nominating two mayor candidates for the General Election
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2022-18 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-18 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2022-18 by title only (if approved above)
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18
Executive Summary:
The Flagstaff City Charter provides that Primary Elections shall be held for the purpose of nominating candidates for the General Election when more than two candidates file nominating petitions for a vacancy in office. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes at the Primary Election for each office for which there is a vacancy will be considered nominated for such office, and their names shall be printed on the ballot for the General Election. Three mayor candidates have qualified to be considered for nomination at the Primary Election. Only two councilmember candidates have qualified for the ballot which means they will not be considered at the Primary Election.
Financial Impact:
The City contracts with the Coconino County Elections Department to conduct the election. The cost is $2.00 per registered voter. Appropriate funding has been budgeted for in the FY22-23 budget.
Policy Impact:
None.
Connection to PBB Priorities/Objectives, Carbon Neutrality Plan & Regional Plan:
Priority Based Budget Key Community Priorities and Objectives
Inclusive & Engaged Community:
- Foster community pride and civic engagement
- Enhance community outreach and engagement opportunities
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
None