CITY COUNCIL: Council Direction on Options for the 2012 Municipal Election

Meeting Date: September 14, 2010
Prepared by: Heidi Burch, City Clerk

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Receive report and provide Council direction on options for the 2012 Municipal Election.

Description: Staff is requesting direction regarding whether the City should continue to conduct a standalone election for the Mayoral and Council seats in April or consolidate with the County’s November General Election.

Overall Cost:
City Funds: see staff report for cost estimates
Grant Funds: N/A

Staff Recommendation: Provide staff direction.

Important Considerations: Contracting with the Monterey County Registrar’s office for election services for an April election is no longer a viable alternative due to significant increases in costs.

Decision Record: None.

Reviewed by:

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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date