To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
title
Resolution from the City of Arcata Requesting Consolidation of the Special Municipal Election with the June 7, 2022, Statewide Primary Election
end
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Direct the Registrar of Voters to conduct the special municipal election for the City of Arcata;
2. Consolidate this election with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on June 7, 2022;
3. Direct the 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 the City of Arcata Resolution No. 212-43 to the Humboldt County Office of Elections.
Body
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
City of Arcata
DISCUSSION:
On February 9, 2022, the Arcata City Council passed Resolution No. 212-43 for the purpose of holding an election to fill one seat on the city council. The City of Arcata is requesting consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on June 7, 2022, pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403 and agrees to reimburse the County of Humboldt for all costs associated with the consolidated election.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Election consolidation will ultimately not impact the General Fund. All funds advanced by the General Fund will be fully reimbursed by the City of Arcata.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing community-appropriate levels of service and building interjurisdictional and regional cooperation.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
City of Arcata
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your board could choose not to approve the election consolidation with the Statewide Primary Election. This is not recommended as this request is compliant with Elections Code Section 10403. Additionally, not consolidating the election would require the Office of Elections to conduct an additional election, increasing costs to the City of Arcata.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: City of Arcata letter
Attachment 2: Resolution No. 212-43
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A