4.1.
Canvassing Board
- Meeting Date:
- 02/16/2021
- By:
- Colleen Lasher, Administrative Services
Information
Title:
Declare the Results of the February 9, 2021 Ward 1 - Special General Election
Purpose/Background:
The purpose of this case is to accept and declare the results of the February 9, 2021 Ward 1 - Special General Election.
There were two candidates on the ballot: Jane Covart and Ryan Heineman. Ryan Heineman won the seat with a total of 196 votes. Jane Covart received 114 votes. This election is to fill the Ward 1 partial term ending January 2, 2023.
As background, Councilmember Nadine Heinrich, who represented the City in Ward 1, resigned from the Council, effective July 14, 2020. As a result of the vacancy in the Ward 1 office, and because more than 365 days remain in the term of the vacated office, pursuant to City Charter requirement, the City Council directed that a special election be held in Ward 1. The term of this office runs through January 2, 2023.
As per State Statutes, the City Council must serve as a Canvassing Board to accept and declare the results of a local election. The Special General Election was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the City's Ward 1, precincts 1 and 2, polling places were open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents also had the opportunity to vote absentee if they chose, either at Ramsey City Hall, at Anoka County Elections Department, or by mail. The voter turnout for the Special General Election, including absentee votes, was 7.47 percent.
Attached are the following documents:
• Abstract
• Voting statistics spreadsheet
• Vote totals report, with breakdown of polling place and absentee votes
• Write-in summary statements for absentee ballots
There were two candidates on the ballot: Jane Covart and Ryan Heineman. Ryan Heineman won the seat with a total of 196 votes. Jane Covart received 114 votes. This election is to fill the Ward 1 partial term ending January 2, 2023.
As background, Councilmember Nadine Heinrich, who represented the City in Ward 1, resigned from the Council, effective July 14, 2020. As a result of the vacancy in the Ward 1 office, and because more than 365 days remain in the term of the vacated office, pursuant to City Charter requirement, the City Council directed that a special election be held in Ward 1. The term of this office runs through January 2, 2023.
As per State Statutes, the City Council must serve as a Canvassing Board to accept and declare the results of a local election. The Special General Election was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the City's Ward 1, precincts 1 and 2, polling places were open for voting from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents also had the opportunity to vote absentee if they chose, either at Ramsey City Hall, at Anoka County Elections Department, or by mail. The voter turnout for the Special General Election, including absentee votes, was 7.47 percent.
Attached are the following documents:
• Abstract
• Voting statistics spreadsheet
• Vote totals report, with breakdown of polling place and absentee votes
• Write-in summary statements for absentee ballots
Funding Source:
Not applicable.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends accepting and declaring the results of the Ward 1 - 2021 Special General Election.
Action:
Motion to accept and declare the results of the Ward 1 - 2021 Special General Election.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 02/11/2021 02:58 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Colleen Lasher
- Started On:
- 02/09/2021 06:07 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/11/2021