HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-08 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE
RETURNS OF THE MAY 11, 2013, CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD GENERAL. ELECTION FOR COUNCIL
POSITIONS NO. 4 AND NO. 6.
Whereas, on May 11, 2013, there was held within and throughout the territory of the
City of Friendswood, Texas (the "City") an election (the "Election), for the purpose of electing
the hereinafter named officials, a copy of a sample ballot being attached as Exhibit "A" and it
appearing from the returns duly and legally made, there were cast at the Election 1,939 ballots.
Each voter received one (1) ballot for candidates from which each of the candidates received the
following number of votes:
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 4 (Term expires May, 2016)
Patrick J. McGinnis 1,158
Jim Barr 771
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 6 (Term expires May, 2016)
Tawni Slaughter 791
Carl W. Gustafson 1,136
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. The Election was duly called, Notice of the Election was given in
accordance with law, the Election was held in accordance with law, and the following persons
received a majority of all votes for the respective offices and was elected and is declared to be
elected to the respective offices, subject to the taking of the Oath of Office as provided by the
laws of the State of Texas and Article VI, Sections 6.04 and 6.05 of the City Charter:
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 4 Patrick J. McGinnis (Term expires May, 2016)
COUNCIL POSITION NO. 6 Carl W. Gustafson (Term expires May,2016)
Section 3. It is found that by virtue of all positions on the ballot receiving a majority
of all votes for the respective offices, a runoff election is not required.
Section 4. It is further found and determined that, in accordance with the order of the
City Council, the City Secretary posted written notice of the date, time, place, and subject of this
meeting on the bulletin board located in City Hall, a place convenient to the public, and said
notice having been so posted preceding the date of this meeting. A copy of said posting shall be
attached hereto as Exhibit"B."
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith
are, to the extent of such inconsistency or conflict, hereby repealed.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND RESOLVED this the 20t" day of May, 2013.
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Kevin M, and
Mayor
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Melinda Welsh,TRMC
City Secretary NA.
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Exhibit A
OFFICIAL BALLOT BOLETA OFICIAL
GENERAL ELECTION
ELECC16N GENERAL
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
CIUDAD DE FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
May 11 2013- 11 de Mao de12013 Precinct Precinto 378
Instruction Text:
Please use a black or blue Ink pen only.Completely fill In the box
provided to the left of your choice.Make no stray marks on the ballot.
Do not use inks that soak through the paper.
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Por favor use solamente uno plume de tinta negra o azul.Lien
completamente el espacro cuadrado a la izquierda de su seleccOn.No
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Exhibit B
Cumulative Report — Unofficial
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS — GENERAL ELECTION — May 11,2013
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Total Number of Voters:1,939 of 24,987=7.76% Precincts Reporting 11 of 11=100.009
Party Candidate Early Election To[al
Council,Position 4,Vote For 1 -
PatdckJ.MoGinni$ 762 61.25% 396 57.81% 1,158 60.03%
Jim Ban 482 38.75% 289 4219% 771 39.97%
Cast Votes: 1,244 99.36% 685 99.71% 1,929 99.48%
Over Votes: 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
Under Votes: 8 0.64% 2 O.M. 10 0.52%
Council,Position 6,Vote For 1
Twat]Slaughter 511 41.04% 280 41.06% 791 41.D5%
Cad W.Gustafson 734 58.96% 402 58.94% 1,136 58.95%
Cast Votes: 1,245 99.44% 682 99.27% 1,927 99.38%
0mvotes: D 049% 0 0.00% 0 0.00%
UndeNotes: 7 0.56% 5 0.73% 12 0.62%
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