To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Resolutions from the City of Arcata Requesting Consolidation of the General Municipal Election and Special Elections with the November 3, 2020, Presidential General Election
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Direct the Registrar of Voters to conduct the general municipal election and special elections for the City of Arcata;
2. Consolidate these elections with the Presidential General Election to be held on November 3, 2020;
3. Direct City of Arcata to reimburse the County of Humboldt for costs incurred; and
4. Request the Clerk of the Board forward the signed Board Order and copy of City of Arcata Resolution No. 190-68, Resolution No. 190-73, and Resolution No. 190-76 to the Humboldt County Office of Elections.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
City of Arcata
DISCUSSION:
On June 17, 2020, the Arcata City Council passed Resolution No. 190-68, Resolution No. 190-73, and Resolution No. 190-76 for the purpose of electing certain officers and for the purpose of submitting to the electors two measures: the first relating to a special tax and the second relating to an initiative. The City of Arcata is requesting consolidation with the Presidential General Election to be held on November 3, 2020, pursuant to Elections Code, Section 10403 and agrees to reimburse the County of Humboldt for all costs associated with the consolidated election.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 190-68 and Resolution No. 190-76, the first question to be submitted to the voters shall read:
"To protect and preserve natural open space areas for future generations by: improving and maintaining parks, open spaces and trails; protecting land around creeks, rivers and streams to prevent pollution and improve water quality; protecting redwood forests, wildlife habitat, working lands, scenic hillsides, and agricultural land; expanding public access and trail systems;...
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