REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Canvass of Returns of the Consolidated Municipal General Election held on November 5, 2024 with the Statewide Presidential Election
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
A Consolidated Municipal General Election was held on November 5, 2024 with the Statewide Presidential Election. California elections Code Section 9296 and 10262 require that the City Council adopt a Resolution reciting the facts of the election no later than the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting following presentation of the 30-day canvass of returns.
DISCUSSION
Consistent with the California Elections Code, staff brings forward this report and has prepared a resolution for adoption. Attached is the official canvass of the returns of said election with the appropriate provisions of the California Elections Code. The results of said election is as follows:
A. TOTAL NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST IN THE CITY:
1. Registered Voters
60,094
2. Total Ballots Cast
44,129
3. Voter Turnout
73.43%
B. OFFICE AND NAMES OF CANDIDATES AND TOTAL VOTES RECEIVED:
Chief of Police
Cory Morgan
22,880
52%
Mario Brasil
11,831
27%
Undervotes/overvotes
9,418
21%
Total Votes Cast for Chief of Police
44,129
City Clerk
Paul Tacci
5,491
12%
Poornima Gopi
9,953
23%
Steve Kelly
9,415
21%
Bob O'Keefe
10,380
24%
Undervotes/overvotes
8,890
20%
Total Votes Cast for City Clerk
44,129
Councilmember - District 1
Albert Gonzalez
2,507
37%
Satish Chandra "Sunny"
2,012
30%
Harbir K. Bhatia
1,348
20%
Undervotes/overvotes
949
13%
Total Votes Cast for District 1:
6,816
Councilmember - District 4
Kevin Nara Park
3,371
50%
Teresa O'Neill
2,324
34%
Undervotes/overvotes
1,053
16%
Total Votes Cast for District 4:
6,751
Councilmember - District 5
Sudhanshu "Suds" Jain
3,539
46%
David Kertes
3,010
40%
Undervotes/overvotes
1,065
14%
Total Votes Cast for District 5:
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