HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-63 06/06 Election ResultsRESOLUTION NO. 2006-63
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Cl'rY OF UKIAH CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON
JUNE 6, 2006, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS
AS PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a Special Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of
Ukiah, California, on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, as required by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and manner as provided
by law; that voting precincts were properly established; that election officers were
appointed and that in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were
cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and
manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for
the holding of elections in general law cities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2006-39 adopted on February 15, 2006, the
Mendocino County Elections Department and the Mendocino County Clerk's office
canvassed the returns of the election and certified the results to this City Council, the
results are received, attached and made a part hereof as "Exhibit A".
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH, CALIFORNIA,
DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That a total of 3,315 (Measure V) votes were cast in the City with 1,822 in
favor and 1,493 against.
SECTION 2. That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes
given in the City for and against the measures are listed in "Exhibit A" attached.
SECTION 3. The City Council does declare and determine that as a result of the
election, a simple majority of the voters voting on "Measure V" relating to "Shall the original
system be restored whereby the City Council appoints the mayor from among the five
elected City Council members, all of whom serve four year terms, and the practice of the
direct election of the mayor for a two year term be eliminated?", did vote in favor of this
measure, and the measures were carried, and shall be deemed adopted and ratified.
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SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall enter on the records of the City Council of the City of
Ukiah, a statement of the result of the election, showing: (1) The whole number of ballots
cast in the City; (2) The measure voted upon (3) The number of votes given at each
precinct for and against the measure; and (4) The total number of votes given in the City
for and against the measure.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day July, 2006, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmembers Crane, McCowen, Rodin, Baldwin and Mayor Ashiku
ATTEST:
'~ail Petersen
Deputy City Clerk
Mark Ashiku, Mayor /
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